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EJ12 RXS

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,740 mi
Last recorded125,740 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 125,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack and stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 125,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack and stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,088 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres have cuts on tread

Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,763 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 110,763 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,597 miles

engine undertray fitted and damaged

nsf tyre worn to 3mm and cuts in tread

osf tyre bald on inside edge and cut in tread

unable to open tailgate from outside

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,597 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted and damaged

nsf tyre worn to 3mm and cuts in tread

osf tyre bald on inside edge and cut in tread

unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,922 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2016 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,689 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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EJ12 RXS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EJ12 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

EJ12 RXS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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