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RU02 LOU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,711 mi
Last recorded44,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU02 LOU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 44,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 36,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 27,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,831 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 20,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 20,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 20,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,760 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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RU02 LOU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RU02 LOU, 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 RU02 LOU registered?

RU02 LOU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is RU02 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU02 LOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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