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EO12 FXB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

24,656 mi
Last recorded24,656 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 FXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 24,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 22,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 22,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 20,668 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 20,668 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 19,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 18,592 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 18,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 16,007 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small split in offside front outer cv gaiter

Fail 10 May 2021 16,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small split in offside front outer cv gaiter

Pass 16 Mar 2020 14,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 11,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,072 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 10,072 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 8,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 7,065 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 3,209 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 3,209 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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EO12 FXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO12 FXB, 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 EO12 FXB registered?

EO12 FXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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