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L29 PED

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 PED
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,722 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 87,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,156 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2025 86,156 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,238 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 85,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,687 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,835 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,470 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,175 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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L29 PED is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L29 PED, 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 L29 PED registered?

L29 PED is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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