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OW12 LBZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,148 mi
Last recorded102,148 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 LBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,148 miles

Nearside Damage To Door And Sill

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 102,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Damage To Door And Sill

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,354 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Front wing, door and sill has damage

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing, door and sill has damage

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaiter split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,986 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing, door and sill has damage

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaiter split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,352 miles

Advise rear brake service due to slight grabbing / fluctuation

Cut / slice & damage to O/S/R Tyre outer side wall - No cords showing

Fuel cap seal aged / Perished & splitting

N/S/R Tyre has pin nail & perished in tread

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear brake service due to slight grabbing / fluctuation

Cut / slice & damage to O/S/R Tyre outer side wall - No cords showing

Fuel cap seal aged / Perished & splitting

N/S/R Tyre has pin nail & perished in tread

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 68,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel REQUIRES AJUSTMENT. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH WORN OUT,ADVISE REPLACE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF OUTER SIDE WALL CUT TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,643 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 57,643 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 50,210 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge and slightly cracked

Fail 18 May 2018 50,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front tyres worn on edge and slightly cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 43,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OW12 LBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW12 LBZ, 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 OW12 LBZ registered?

OW12 LBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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