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LC12 ZYV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,937 mi
Last recorded126,937 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ZYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 126,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,613 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 122,957 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,525 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2021 96,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts also found in tread advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 96,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts also found in tread advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 84,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,069 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 5 May 2018 66,730 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 May 2018 66,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear nearside and offside tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2017 58,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 43,236 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LC12 ZYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC12 ZYV, 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 LC12 ZYV registered?

LC12 ZYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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