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LV12 VPA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,004 mi
Last recorded72,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 VPA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,004 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

manufactures covers covering testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,782 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,026 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 60,745 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 55,530 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,578 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,325 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 25,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 20,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip / crack (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall split. Cords not visible.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Cords not visible.

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split. Cords not visible.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged. Cords not visible.

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 VPA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV12 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

LV12 VPA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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