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AL03 XGT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,649 mi
Last recorded98,649 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 XGT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 98,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,846 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,186 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scrape mark acroos windscreen on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges + inner sidewalls starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and inner sidewalls starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2154516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and feathered on inner edge 2154517 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted stopping inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,468 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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AL03 XGT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL03 XGT, 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 AL03 XGT registered?

AL03 XGT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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