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L222 TRN

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

97,861 mi
Last recorded97,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 TRN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,861 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 97,861 miles

Exhaust system insecure both exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 100,212 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 15 Jan 2025 94,434 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,380 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 87,378 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin corroded / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 74,286 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,092 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,868 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,520 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic surround missing

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,050 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 16,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 16,890 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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L222 TRN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 L222 TRN, 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 L222 TRN registered?

L222 TRN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is L222 TRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 TRN shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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