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R21 LRP

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,260 mi
Last recorded74,260 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 LRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 74,260 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 74,260 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,319 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 68,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked inbetween tread

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,157 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,246 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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R21 LRP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,400cc 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 R21 LRP, 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 R21 LRP registered?

R21 LRP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is R21 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 LRP 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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