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EF12 OTL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OTL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,724 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2019 76,724 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,908 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 54,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,044 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 30 May 2015 35,005 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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EF12 OTL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF12 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

EF12 OTL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EF12 OTL safe to buy?

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