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LA08 BOO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,099 mi
Last recorded127,099 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BOO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,099 miles

Exhaust in poor condtion

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglight N//W

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 127,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust in poor condtion

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglight N//W

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 108,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 108,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,830 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 100,830 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,980 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,700 miles

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

Long travel in handbrake lever

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,700 miles

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

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

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

Long travel in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Advise dampness on strut

Rear Advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Advise dampness on strut

Rear Advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,977 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,111 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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LA08 BOO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA08 BOO, 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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LA08 BOO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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