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L20 HNY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,063 mi
Last recorded142,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 HNY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 142,063 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2025 133,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 126,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 112,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 100,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,055 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,675 miles

Coolant leak level low

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

brake fluid level low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs (inner faces) slight pitting

rear brake discs pitted

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak level low

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

brake fluid level low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs (inner faces) slight pitting

rear brake discs pitted

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,562 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level between min/max

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2017 52,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level between min/max

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,982 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 HNY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L20 HNY, 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 L20 HNY registered?

L20 HNY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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