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SX12 LRY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,567 mi
Last recorded95,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 LRY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 95,567 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,021 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S.F and N.S.F tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 88,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S.F and N.S.F tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,471 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 73,468 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed not done due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 61,296 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2022 61,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2021 46,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 46,627 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 46,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed with sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,211 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged.

n/s/f corner of bumper not clipped in place, bumper still secure.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,712 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 14,711 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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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SX12 LRY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SX12 LRY, 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 SX12 LRY registered?

SX12 LRY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is SX12 LRY safe to buy?

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