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LC09 AEC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,044 mi
Last recorded174,044 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 AEC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 174,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 158,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 148,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,373 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,183 miles

All tyres wearing close to limit

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

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Slight play in nearside inner rack arm

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,622 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,653 miles

Rear silencer detoriating

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,377 miles

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate

slight play in front shocks

wipers smear screen

Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate

slight play in front shocks

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,758 miles

slight play in front shocks and front top mounts

wipers smear screen

Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front shocks and front top mounts

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,033 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 41,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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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LC09 AEC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC09 AEC, 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 LC09 AEC registered?

LC09 AEC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is LC09 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 AEC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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