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L18 HEX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 HEX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 96,812 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 96,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,964 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,349 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at connection to hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected scratch sweeping through both zones (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,056 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L18 HEX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L18 HEX, 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 L18 HEX registered?

L18 HEX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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