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FL12 LXP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,066 mi
Last recorded259,066 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 LXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 259,066 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 259,066 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 256,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 253,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 28 May 2024 253,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 237,525 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 215,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 201,406 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 201,406 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 193,960 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 161,189 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has perished and starting to crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

outer skin on back box bvadly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav and holder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to wear low (4.1.E.1)

outer skin on back box badly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,607 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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FL12 LXP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc petrol 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 FL12 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

FL12 LXP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is FL12 LXP safe to buy?

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