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SH12 LSC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 LSC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 102,346 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,821 miles

Offside Front Upper movement in top strut mounting

Rear heat shield adrift

Fail 22 Jul 2025 95,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper movement in top strut mounting

Rear heat shield adrift

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,673 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,545 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working turning light in bumper (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,972 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage/cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

offside front driver's interior door handle stiff to open

offside side repeater lens damaged/unit slightly loose but not likely to fall out of position

Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,410 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 LSC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

SH12 LSC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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