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FD12 XUX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,022 mi
Last recorded92,022 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XUX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 92,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 84,344 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 61,454 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 61,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 58,729 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 58,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 58,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

diesel glow plug lamp flashing

diesel particulate filter lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 97,252 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment both (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,207 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 49,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 38,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XUX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD12 XUX, 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 FD12 XUX registered?

FD12 XUX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is FD12 XUX safe to buy?

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