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EN12 LDD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,694 mi
Last recorded111,694 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 LDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,694 miles

Coolant level low.

Exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking on test.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From pump to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield loose.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 111,694 miles

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

Coolant level low.

Exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking on test.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From pump to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on g/box

plastic covers over floors and engine

rear heatshield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,457 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 93,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,553 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,553 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,779 miles

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 15 Jan 2019 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,176 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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EN12 LDD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EN12 LDD, 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 EN12 LDD registered?

EN12 LDD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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