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OE12 LNV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,150 mi
Last recorded132,150 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 LNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 132,150 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 7 May 2025 132,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reversing lamp light output reduced

Under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 3 May 2024 117,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 3 May 2024 117,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 24 Apr 2023 101,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,664 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,132 miles

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 27 Apr 2020 49,115 miles

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 27 Apr 2020 49,115 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,767 miles

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 8 May 2018 12,935 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,983 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 10,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 9,534 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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OE12 LNV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE12 LNV, 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 OE12 LNV registered?

OE12 LNV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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