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LT12 XNZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,141 mi
Last recorded67,141 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 XNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,141 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 67,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,613 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 64,613 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 60,261 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 60,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,530 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 57,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,418 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,503 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 52,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,275 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,127 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,431 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XNZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LT12 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

LT12 XNZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LT12 XNZ safe to buy?

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