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LM12 NUO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 NUO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 129,486 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust back bok corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 129,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust back bok corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 125,045 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 119,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear bump stops split

Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,980 miles

Offside Rear bump stop cover

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible possible filler cap left off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

parkbrake has long travel

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2023 114,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop cover

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible possible filler cap left off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

parkbrake has long travel

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 105,582 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not tested ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all back seat not tested ()

Fail 4 Feb 2022 105,582 miles

Emissions not tested not tested as smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not tested ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all back seat not tested ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 86,319 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down and items in the back

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down and items in the back

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 23,503 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,503 miles

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

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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LM12 NUO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LM12 NUO, 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 LM12 NUO registered?

LM12 NUO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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