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EY12 OTC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,864 mi
Last recorded112,864 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 OTC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 112,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 108,460 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 108,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 86,622 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads lower then 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 67,558 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 67,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,053 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 67,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,985 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 66,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,707 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

hand brake only just met requirments

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,906 miles

both front tyres bald inner most edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 36,906 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres bald inner most edges

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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EY12 OTC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY12 OTC, 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

How do I check the history of EY12 OTC?

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What year was EY12 OTC registered?

EY12 OTC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is EY12 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 OTC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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