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AV12 XGR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,708 mi
Last recorded135,708 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XGR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 135,708 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,077 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,359 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 105,236 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 26 Apr 2021 105,236 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,533 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 99,533 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,699 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,425 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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AV12 XGR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV12 XGR, 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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AV12 XGR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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