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SEAT Ibiza

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LS12 HWPMOT history

LS12 HWP is a black diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 181,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LS12 HWP black SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,534 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HWP was last recorded at 181,534 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,222 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
12,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,534 miles
  • 2025 – 172,178 miles
  • 2024 – 161,671 miles
  • 2023 – 150,503 miles
  • 2022 – 139,918 miles
  • 2021 – 126,374 miles
  • 2020 – 114,907 miles
  • 2019 – 101,076 miles
  • 2018 – 84,608 miles
  • 2017 – 68,437 miles
  • 2016 – 53,339 miles
  • 2015 – 39,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,534 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak under bonnetRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,534 miles (+312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,534 miles
    Test number
    845905014536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak under bonnet
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,222 miles (+9,044)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,222 miles
    Test number
    241226351279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak under bonnet
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,178 miles (+10,507)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,178 miles
    Test number
    542396636460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass161,671 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,671 miles
    Test number
    346275968060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail161,671 miles (+11,168)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,671 miles
    Test number
    214665886420
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt Missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass150,503 miles (+10,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,503 miles
    Test number
    763731023895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner joints
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met

  7. Pass139,918 miles (+13,544)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,918 miles
    Test number
    550128841143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    586752432198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail126,372 miles (+11,465)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,372 miles
    Test number
    308838381109
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass114,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    325262594161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Fail114,907 miles (+13,831)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    288432874039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass101,076 miles (+16,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    101,076 miles
    Test number
    970069455472
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass84,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    900358793233
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail84,608 miles (+16,171)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    221503546789
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested brakes binding (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding & squealing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass68,437 miles (+15,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    778966055070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    728803809580
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  17. Fail53,339 miles (+13,356)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    404428042604
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  18. Pass39,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    557293285017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 HWP

Does LS12 HWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HWP is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HWP?
The MOT on LS12 HWP is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 HWP done?
LS12 HWP was recorded at 181,534 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 12,871 miles a year.
Has LS12 HWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HWP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 HWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 HWP find?
LS12 HWP passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; heavy oil leak under bonnet; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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