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AX12 BYW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,568 mi
Last recorded103,568 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 103,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,363 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 95,363 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 87,646 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rod.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 81,918 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,503 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,891 miles

Central brake light dim

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,027 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2017 48,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,317 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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AX12 BYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX12 BYW, 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 AX12 BYW registered?

AX12 BYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AX12 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 BYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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