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FV12 LHB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,078 mi
Last recorded119,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 LHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 119,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

did not lock on service and hand brake

Pass 12 Jun 2025 108,282 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury windscreen frame lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected caliper sliders damaged fitted incorrectly cross theaded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury screen frame (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,209 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 67,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 50,859 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside outer (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,215 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 LHB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

FV12 LHB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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