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EK12 OVM

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,894 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 86,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 83,966 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 81,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,358 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 72,261 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,493 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 59,493 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 44,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,687 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,241 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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EK12 OVM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc 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 EK12 OVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 OVM registered?

EK12 OVM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is EK12 OVM safe to buy?

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