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B18 LYV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,954 mi
Last recorded61,954 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 61,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 53,333 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 48,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,656 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 43,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre to far near edge to repair

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,428 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,547 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,647 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 18,875 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts obstructed

signs of perishing to nsf,nsr and osr tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 11,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 8,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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B18 LYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B18 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 LYV registered?

B18 LYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is B18 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 LYV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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