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FL12 XDB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,375 mi
Last recorded96,375 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XDB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,375 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,123 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 69,988 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,159 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 34,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,729 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 28,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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 XDB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

FL12 XDB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FL12 XDB safe to buy?

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