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EA12 PMV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,637 mi
Last recorded97,637 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,036 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 86,034 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and airfreshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 76,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,238 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

little reserve on park brake

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 56,931 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam no hight or patt check done (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

little reserve on park brake

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,220 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars outer and perished badly

both rear tyres worn uneven

front discs corroded inner face

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged tape over for mot (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to crack

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars outer and perished badly

both rear tyres worn uneven

front discs corroded inner face

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,595 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished worn uneven near wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven low outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,956 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished worn uneven near wear bars

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,750 miles

Offside Rear tyre low and perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald innr / outer cords showing on outer (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre low and perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

suggest tracking check fronts worn badly

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,226 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner / outer

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven n/s bald outer soon start peeling

Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn inner / outer

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven n/s bald outer soon start peeling

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,688 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 PMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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