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J40 CBY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,912 mi
Last recorded113,912 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 CBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,912 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,073 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,073 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,317 miles

too clean for exhaust print out

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,755 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J40 CBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J40 CBY, 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 J40 CBY registered?

J40 CBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is J40 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 CBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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