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LM12 XBZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,998 mi
Last recorded206,998 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 206,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 206,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 186,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 186,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 160,998 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 160,998 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 142,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 142,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,952 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,952 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,752 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,384 miles

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE WORN BADLY (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,541 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 XBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

LM12 XBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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