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LX12 RFY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,795 mi
Last recorded14,795 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 RFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 14,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 14,171 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 13,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 13,286 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 12,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 12,304 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 11,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 10,331 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 9,151 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 9,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 8,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 6,773 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 6,772 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slight split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,442 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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LX12 RFY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LX12 RFY, 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 LX12 RFY registered?

LX12 RFY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is LX12 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 RFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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