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SM61 ZKG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,544 mi
Last recorded50,544 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 ZKG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

TMS sealant is out of date

Pass 11 Jan 2024 46,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

TMS sealant is out of date

Fail 11 Jan 2024 46,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

TMS sealant is out of date

Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 37,460 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 37,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 19,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,947 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 13,160 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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SM61 ZKG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 60,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM61 ZKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM61 ZKG registered?

SM61 ZKG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is SM61 ZKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 ZKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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