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FL12 XCX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 87,837 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 82,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 82,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,782 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 80,778 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,076 miles

windscreen scratched n/s/f

Fail 23 Jan 2020 77,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

windscreen scratched n/s/f

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheels binding slightly when rotated

handbrake lever high

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre outer has cuts

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lippped (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,617 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 XCX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL12 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

FL12 XCX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is FL12 XCX safe to buy?

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