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LO12 JZW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,936 mi
Last recorded91,936 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 JZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,936 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,932 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve clamp badly corroded & snapped allowing pipe to move in sleeve ( secure to vehicle at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake back plate has a damp patch around wheel cylinder area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% maximum allowed is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal has slight perishing

noise from offside rear when wheel spun by hand

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,821 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Apr 2025 87,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,955 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,537 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 85,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,241 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,871 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 60,871 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,753 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 54,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,854 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Dec 2016 29,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f lower ball joint out of alignment

Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,694 miles

Nearside front tyre very low on inner edge

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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LO12 JZW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

LO12 JZW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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