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FL12 FEF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,771 mi
Last recorded66,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 FEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 66,771 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,613 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 64,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp slightly loose, not likely to fall and does not effect headlamp aim

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 57,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 53,958 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perished

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 53,835 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device perished

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,450 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,932 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL12 FEF 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 85.7%.

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 FL12 FEF, 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 FL12 FEF registered?

FL12 FEF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is FL12 FEF safe to buy?

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