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LC12 ZYW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,829 mi
Last recorded142,829 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ZYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 142,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,578 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 136,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both lamps (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 126,069 miles

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just requirements,would indicate either adjustment or replacement required/slightly reduced reserve travel...

Pass 17 Dec 2022 114,516 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 100,451 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel indicating that it possibly requires minor adjustment...

Pass 19 Dec 2020 86,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,209 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,209 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,041 miles

nails in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,418 miles

front tyres wearing low

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 ZYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC12 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

LC12 ZYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LC12 ZYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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