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FE12 OPC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 116,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,194 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2023 103,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,588 miles

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

Rear seat base missing

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2022 96,588 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear seat base missing

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,909 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats bases missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,909 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats bases missing

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached .. operation not affected

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 81,580 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,544 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,074 miles

Rear seat belts not checked rear full and seats put down ?????

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2018 64,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not checked rear full and seats put down ?????

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is worn uneven and low on the inner edge of tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,135 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 46,135 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FE12 OPC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OPC, 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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FE12 OPC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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