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ESA 1D

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,269 mi
Last recorded67,269 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESA 1D
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,269 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 62,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,281 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,003 miles

Both front tyres are worn low around the inner edges of the tread.

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side and near side front brake disc inner surfaces are deteriorated.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,123 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp broken

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,232 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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ESA 1D is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ESA 1D, 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 ESA 1D registered?

ESA 1D is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is ESA 1D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESA 1D shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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