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AP12 LBE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,846 mi
Last recorded101,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 LBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 101,846 miles

advised nsf outer cv boot split slighly

advised rear shock dust cover split

advised snf shock weaping

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,109 miles

advised handbrake travel

advised rear box outer skin corroded

advised rear shock dust cover split

advised front shock dust cover split

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,511 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 93,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,774 miles

advised both front shock dust cover missing

advised front tyres worn on edges

advised nsr shock dusty cover split

advised parking brake has travel

advised slight oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2023 89,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advised both front shock dust cover missing

advised front tyres worn on edges

advised nsr shock dusty cover split

advised parking brake has travel

advised slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,458 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension Top Mounting Has Slight Free Play

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Cover Damaged

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,341 miles

Nearside Front Slight Freeplay In Top Mount

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Cover Damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,482 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteirated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,570 miles

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Front wiper blades signs of wear but not effecting drivers view

Central exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded but not broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear minor brake bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,249 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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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AP12 LBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP12 LBE, 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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AP12 LBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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