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FL12 XHR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,678 mi
Last recorded131,678 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 131,678 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 122,591 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 122,589 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 115,970 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 115,970 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,582 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 108,582 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,019 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,968 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,370 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185\60x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,126 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 XHR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

FL12 XHR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FL12 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 XHR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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