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EF12 JZE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,629 mi
Last recorded86,629 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 JZE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 86,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 86,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,487 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,582 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,582 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2023 69,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight splitting inner side wall

Fail 4 May 2023 69,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge / slight damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre slight splitting inner side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 64,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 58,508 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2019 46,513 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 37,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 18,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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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EF12 JZE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF12 JZE, 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 EF12 JZE registered?

EF12 JZE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is EF12 JZE safe to buy?

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