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MF12 LXA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,568 mi
Last recorded60,568 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 LXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 60,568 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber seals cracking

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Condensation (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 57,913 miles

Fuel cap sealing cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2023 54,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,981 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,622 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2020 42,098 miles

Offside Front windscreen scratched in swept area from wiper arm

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,450 miles

Offside Wiper blade held in place by cable tie

Fail 7 Oct 2019 35,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wiper blade held in place by cable tie

Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,884 miles

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 5 Oct 2017 21,375 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 13,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 3,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 3,326 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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MF12 LXA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MF12 LXA, 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 MF12 LXA registered?

MF12 LXA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is MF12 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 LXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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