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WJ12 LXS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,026 mi
Last recorded37,026 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 LXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 37,026 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 37,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 24%

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Offside handbrake effort low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking, out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tailgate not opening

Pass 22 May 2025 34,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 25%

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres out of shape inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 34,600 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper locked on (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 25%

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres out of shape inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever travel very high

Pass 5 Jun 2024 31,449 miles

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

Offside Front brake lag - 24% (max limit 25%)

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres losing shape inner treads, slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake lag - 22% (max limit 25%)

Offside Rear brake shows signs of heat

Offside Rear brake slight lag - 19%

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Rear both tyres starting to lose shape inner edges

tailgate not opening

Pass 30 May 2022 26,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs very corroded outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres starting to lose shape inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 20,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres starting to lose shape inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 10 Jun 2020 16,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 14,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,405 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2016 11,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 6,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 6,185 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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WJ12 LXS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

WJ12 LXS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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