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L20 BES

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 BES
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,446 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,852 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 48,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,448 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,102 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 32,630 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,340 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,338 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 12,165 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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L20 BES is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L20 BES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L20 BES registered?

L20 BES is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is L20 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 BES shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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