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AU12 WLJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,954 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged chewed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded/ deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2022 74,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged chewed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded/ deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,274 miles

Front grille damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 65,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front grille damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,165 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,780 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 47,780 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,642 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 41,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,470 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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AU12 WLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 WLJ, 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 AU12 WLJ registered?

AU12 WLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is AU12 WLJ safe to buy?

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