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EA12 EUT

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EUT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 96,507 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 96,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,414 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,841 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,392 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 63,347 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 56,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,855 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 48,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 41,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,829 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,833 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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EA12 EUT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc 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 EA12 EUT, 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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EA12 EUT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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