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EY12 XZN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 XZN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,963 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 95,952 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack leaking /gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,240 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,975 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 78,975 miles

Service brake excessively binding rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 66,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 May 2018 55,220 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,311 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,412 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 XZN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

EY12 XZN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EY12 XZN safe to buy?

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