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FR12 TAY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 TAY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 93,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 92,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp has a coating/hazing, possibly affecting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp has a coating/hazing, possibly affecting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox has a hole and is causing a blow/leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are pitted and corroding, especially on inner disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge waring. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has damage- No cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are scored and corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 87,164 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 87,161 miles

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,909 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,411 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 74,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,428 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,849 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,248 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

recommend renew wiper blades

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,386 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 31,818 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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FR12 TAY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FR12 TAY, 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 FR12 TAY registered?

FR12 TAY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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