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LT12 HYV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,855 mi
Last recorded94,855 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 HYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,049 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,502 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 73,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,470 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 64,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail fluid leaking from strut seal (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail fluid leaking from strut seal (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,471 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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LT12 HYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT12 HYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT12 HYV registered?

LT12 HYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is LT12 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 HYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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