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FRZ 1642

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,548 mi
Last recorded65,548 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 1642
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 65,548 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,243 miles

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

chip to windscreen

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 1.7m perishing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5m perishing

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,928 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges on 3m and perishing

chip to windscreen

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2023 58,928 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))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges on 3m and perishing

chip to windscreen

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2022 54,276 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2022 54,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,699 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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FRZ 1642 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRZ 1642, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRZ 1642 registered?

FRZ 1642 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FRZ 1642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 1642 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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