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LW62 LEX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,837 mi
Last recorded76,837 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW62 LEX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,837 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 76,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,461 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Offside Front TYRE - WORN INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO ISOFIX BASE FITTED AND RECEIVER INACCESSIBLE

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned N/S AND O/S - BY WHEEL TRIM BAND (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 60,459 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front TYRE - WORN INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO ISOFIX BASE FITTED AND RECEIVER INACCESSIBLE

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned N/S AND O/S - BY WHEEL TRIM BAND (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 52,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking on rear bush and starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking on rear bush and starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 29,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,606 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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LW62 LEX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc 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 LW62 LEX, 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 LW62 LEX registered?

LW62 LEX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is LW62 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW62 LEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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