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LS12 CWV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,505 mi
Last recorded153,505 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 CWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 153,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 141,848 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,875 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 121,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,349 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,835 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 91,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,940 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 66,765 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,181 miles

Front Both brake discs deteriorating.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,199 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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LS12 CWV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS12 CWV, 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 LS12 CWV registered?

LS12 CWV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is LS12 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 CWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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