2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · FL12 XCS
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 175,887 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL12 XCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 175,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL12 XCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Ibiza (FL12 XCS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1”.
FL12 XCS Mileage History
- 16/09/2022145,644 mi
- 19/09/2023152,414 mi+6,770 mi
- 16/08/2024159,933 mi+7,519 mi
- 20/09/2025175,881 mi+15,948 mi
- 22/09/2025175,887 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 10,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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