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FD12 MWP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,877 mi
Last recorded145,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 MWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 145,877 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 133,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 110,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 90,465 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,115 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2017 65,129 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 65,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 58,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

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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FD12 MWP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FD12 MWP, 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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FD12 MWP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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