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LV12 OWZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,373 mi
Last recorded93,373 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OWZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 80,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,365 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 74,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,232 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 70,232 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,662 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 64,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,998 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 17 May 2016 50,607 miles

front wipers smear slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

LV12 OWZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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