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WJ12 LXP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,415 mi
Last recorded85,415 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 LXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 85,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,022 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 74,022 miles

Brake rod has restricted free movement restricted free movement on handrake lever rod. (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,722 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,355 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer outer cover (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm & o/s/f 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,273 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 46,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,691 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 33,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 27,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 19,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 19,867 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WJ12 LXP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WJ12 LXP, 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 WJ12 LXP registered?

WJ12 LXP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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