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AO12 SAB

2013 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Ibiza57,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SAB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 133,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,730 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 106,206 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,192 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,529 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,391 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hung from mirror ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 66,391 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hung from mirror ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,925 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,614 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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AO12 SAB is a 2013 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 57,940 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 AO12 SAB, 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 13 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO12 SAB registered?

AO12 SAB is a 2013 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is AO12 SAB safe to buy?

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