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LV12 FLG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,025 mi
Last recorded209,025 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FLG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 209,025 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 184,236 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 158,016 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 158,016 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,304 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 112,484 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to windscreen by n/s wiper blade

Fail 6 Apr 2018 112,473 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

damage to windscreen by n/s wiper blade

Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,433 miles

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,546 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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LV12 FLG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV12 FLG, 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 LV12 FLG registered?

LV12 FLG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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