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LM12 XBX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,528 mi
Last recorded137,528 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 137,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock outer covers detached.

Fail 19 May 2026 137,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Corroded sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock outer covers detached.

Pass 28 May 2025 123,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 123,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2024 115,063 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,870 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 95,870 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,666 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2020 80,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2020 80,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (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 XBX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

LM12 XBX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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