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FE12 OEO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,932 mi
Last recorded138,932 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OEO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 138,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2026 138,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shocker top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 132,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 132,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 124,299 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2024 124,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 114,722 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/40R17 87W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 104,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall starting to split 215/40R17 87Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 95,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split inner wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped badly inner edge on wear bars

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 21 Feb 2020 88,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split inner wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped badly inner edge on wear bars

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2019 77,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,747 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

low emitter

Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,113 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FE12 OEO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE12 OEO, 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 FE12 OEO registered?

FE12 OEO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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