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J55 CXK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 CXK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,131 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,690 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 88,689 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,612 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 75,611 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,377 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,115 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,552 miles

Offside Rear tyre piece metal in tread

covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,246 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,246 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J55 CXK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J55 CXK, 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 J55 CXK registered?

J55 CXK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is J55 CXK safe to buy?

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