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EJ12 PXW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 PXW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 100,259 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2025 98,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,682 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,131 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin peeling

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,384 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,097 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,096 miles

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

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,248 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH front ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,733 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,560 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 47,560 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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EJ12 PXW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ12 PXW, 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 EJ12 PXW registered?

EJ12 PXW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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