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L17 JFB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,740 mi
Last recorded53,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 JFB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 53,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,956 miles

Front Inner inner drive shaft seals weeping

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 46,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,512 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 38,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,535 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 25,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,485 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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L17 JFB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L17 JFB, 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 L17 JFB registered?

L17 JFB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is L17 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 JFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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