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AO12 SHX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SHX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,409 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 105,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,370 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 91,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 64,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 59,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,228 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 28,206 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 28,206 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 SHX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO12 SHX, 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 AO12 SHX registered?

AO12 SHX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AO12 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 SHX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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