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LA12 WFY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,902 mi
Last recorded205,902 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 WFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 205,902 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 197,156 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 197,156 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 185,185 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 184,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 91,595 miles

Both rear tyres feathered and worn slightly out of shape

Chip in windscreen

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2019 91,595 miles

Both rear tyres feathered and worn slightly out of shape

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2015 32,351 miles

foreign registration plates

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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LA12 WFY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA12 WFY, 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 LA12 WFY registered?

LA12 WFY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LA12 WFY safe to buy?

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