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J8 AXL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,990 mi
Last recorded93,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 AXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 93,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 83,584 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,816 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm worn inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,021 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 28,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 28,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,908 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 14,908 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 8,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,955 miles

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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J8 AXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J8 AXL, 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 J8 AXL registered?

J8 AXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is J8 AXL safe to buy?

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