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FW12 EWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 EWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,938 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,297 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexie and rear silencer poor condition

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2023 108,296 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel service brake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bad brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush no longer bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust front flexie and rear silencer poor condition

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,329 miles

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

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,054 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 98,030 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Rear require attension possible strip and clean

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,508 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 91,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low slightly low , may be due to broken coil spring (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,488 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer losing outer layer of metal

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,240 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Fail 5 Mar 2016 44,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,212 miles

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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FW12 EWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FW12 EWU, 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 FW12 EWU registered?

FW12 EWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is FW12 EWU safe to buy?

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