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CH03 LSY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,611 mi
Last recorded79,611 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 LSY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 79,611 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

drivers interior door handle deteriorating but currently still functions - recommend repairing

Fail 21 Feb 2026 79,611 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

drivers interior door handle deteriorating but currently still functions - recommend repairing

Pass 22 Feb 2025 75,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 75,923 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside - led bulbs plus deteriorated lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,112 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 74,071 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,150 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 72,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,852 miles

bonnet damaged but functioning

Fail 31 Jul 2019 64,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bonnet damaged but functioning

Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,091 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,091 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,349 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 45,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,925 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

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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CH03 LSY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CH03 LSY, 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 CH03 LSY registered?

CH03 LSY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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