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FL12 XDE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer back box casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,122 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,154 miles

Central Rear Exhaust- back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,086 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,622 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2015 54,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

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 XDE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel 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 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL12 XDE?

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What year was FL12 XDE registered?

FL12 XDE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FL12 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 XDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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