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AN54 AAN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,343 mi
Last recorded100,343 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN54 AAN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 100,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,112 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 99,036 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed analyser blocking due to excessively high readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield missing from manifold, no risk of fire.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2023 95,386 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 95,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2022 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2021 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,334 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,334 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear hand brake traval

Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear hand brake traval

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,437 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,437 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 33,593 miles

N/S/R tyre close to 1.6mm.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 33,593 miles

N/S/R tyre close to 1.6mm.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AN54 AAN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AN54 AAN, 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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AN54 AAN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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