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FV12 LGJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,320 mi
Last recorded112,320 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 LGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,320 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door damaged

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 97,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 79,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OS Front bumper damaged but secure

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,044 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,531 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 62,679 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 1 May 2018 52,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 41,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

a/c oil leak on pipes to condenser

Pass 20 May 2016 31,424 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,901 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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FV12 LGJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV12 LGJ, 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 FV12 LGJ registered?

FV12 LGJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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