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CA04 ONE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,095 mi
Last recorded123,095 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ONE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 123,095 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 123,095 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 117,049 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 117,049 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 109,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 100,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 91,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 82,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 82,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 67,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 43,779 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,162 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2016 17,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 17,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,108 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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CA04 ONE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA04 ONE, 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 CA04 ONE registered?

CA04 ONE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is CA04 ONE safe to buy?

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