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AX12 RUN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 RUN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,504 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2026 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2025 90,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2025 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right hand side (n left hand drive headlight fitted ) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2024 90,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both side front inner track rods free play detected

Fail 11 Dec 2024 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both side front inner track rods free play detected

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,890 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,914 miles

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

both front track arms free play detected at steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2022 86,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front track arms free play detected at steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,976 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,158 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 74,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plates must not: be obscured (by camera over one number) (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,408 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RUN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX12 RUN, 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 RUN registered?

AX12 RUN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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