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AX12 JXA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,064 mi
Last recorded175,064 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 JXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 175,064 miles

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

bonnet latch sticky

various body damage

Pass 4 Nov 2024 161,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge worn smooth and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 161,433 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge worn smooth and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,601 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 149,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,264 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 131,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 80,710 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 17 May 2018 73,330 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 6 May 2017 61,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,708 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 JXA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AX12 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

AX12 JXA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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