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LO12 VYJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,747 mi
Last recorded120,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 VYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 120,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 119,293 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 119,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,003 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 114,003 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 May 2023 102,791 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 88,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 71,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,542 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,240 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,131 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 27 Jun 2017 48,022 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 47,708 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Washer jet requires adjustment

Pass 28 May 2016 36,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,316 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 VYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

LO12 VYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is LO12 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 VYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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