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SH12 LMX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,301 mi
Last recorded142,301 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 LMX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,551 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear centre stop light

Fail 12 Dec 2022 129,551 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear centre stop light

Pass 11 Dec 2021 114,255 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,180 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of approx.3 - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,058 miles

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,902 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH12 LMX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH12 LMX, 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 SH12 LMX registered?

SH12 LMX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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