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EY12 PLJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,904 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front seat release inop

Nearside Rear shock casing insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt receiver cover damaged but does not effect its operation

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2,4 mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (3 mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 40,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 33,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,985 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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EY12 PLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY12 PLJ, 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 EY12 PLJ registered?

EY12 PLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 PLJ safe to buy?

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