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LB12 UWD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,181 mi
Last recorded100,181 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UWD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 100,181 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2026 98,120 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 98,120 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,279 miles

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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,023 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Front slight deterioration to headlamps

Offside Front coil spring becoming corroded

Rear both tyres becoming cracked and perished

Rear brake discs becoming badly worn and corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 65,114 miles

both rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 65,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,572 miles

rear brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,849 miles

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 40,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,342 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,122 miles

item removed from drivers view item on interior mirror prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,347 miles

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

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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LB12 UWD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB12 UWD, 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 LB12 UWD registered?

LB12 UWD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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