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AU08 JOE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,133 mi
Last recorded92,133 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JOE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 92,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 68,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,685 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 60,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 54,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 44,095 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,982 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 25,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.70 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.60 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,735 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 20,849 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 20,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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AU08 JOE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 JOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU08 JOE?

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What year was AU08 JOE registered?

AU08 JOE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is AU08 JOE safe to buy?

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