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LS12 HWE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 HWE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 64,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 58,327 miles

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 20 May 2025 58,327 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 16 Jun 2023 49,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 59,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 30,500 miles

front brake pads getting very low

near side front shock inner dust cover slight damage

near side rear tyre on 1,6mm

off side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 May 2018 26,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 26,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible letter damaged likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 21,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 21,823 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 17,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,959 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 HWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWE, 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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LS12 HWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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