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LO12 FXX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,183 mi
Last recorded132,183 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 FXX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 132,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Apr 2025 126,740 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2025 126,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 108,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 108,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,633 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 94,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,728 miles

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

clutch worn

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,321 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes grabbing slightly.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,978 miles

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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LO12 FXX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO12 FXX, 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 LO12 FXX registered?

LO12 FXX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is LO12 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 FXX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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