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LX12 YRN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,869 mi
Last recorded136,869 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YRN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,869 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2025 136,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,373 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 136,363 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,048 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central exhaust duct corroded

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,048 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central exhaust duct corroded

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,702 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) boht o/s and n/s ()

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,207 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 79,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,176 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,339 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 38,254 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 38,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,138 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 YRN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX12 YRN, 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 LX12 YRN registered?

LX12 YRN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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