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AW04 JTW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 JTW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,237 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,also age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jan 2024 66,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,also age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pip. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 47,201 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,192 miles

Rear outer skin on back box corroding

power steering pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 46,190 miles

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

Rear outer skin on back box corroding

power steering pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,135 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r shocker has a light misting of oil

power steering pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 33,181 miles

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r light lens damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 33,181 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r light lens damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 27,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,670 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,856 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,856 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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AW04 JTW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AW04 JTW, 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

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What year was AW04 JTW registered?

AW04 JTW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AW04 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 JTW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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