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FW03 AFW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW03 AFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,145 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 81,848 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 79,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 77,679 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,761 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,128 miles

chip in windscreen o/s/f

Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen o/s/f

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,579 miles

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

chips & small crackes o/s/f windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2019 68,573 miles

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

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

chips & small crackes o/s/f windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,701 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 65,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,416 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,196 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops starting to split.

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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FW03 AFW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FW03 AFW, 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 FW03 AFW registered?

FW03 AFW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is FW03 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW03 AFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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