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FL12 OAE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,413 mi
Last recorded113,413 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 OAE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,413 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 113,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 109,773 miles

Lower underbody/ suspension areas starting to surface corrode.

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,701 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack accross swept area approx 410mm long. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake lever on calliper not fully returning.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 102,927 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 102,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall various tears/splits around to cords,marked yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,404 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,309 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,718 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,906 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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FL12 OAE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL12 OAE, 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 FL12 OAE registered?

FL12 OAE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FL12 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 OAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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