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M155 FBK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 FBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 115,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 115,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,342 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Mar 2023 98,150 miles

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

oil stain on transmission

Fail 28 Feb 2023 98,110 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,972 miles

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 11 Jan 2020 82,156 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 82,156 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,354 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,352 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,825 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 61,825 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,729 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 37,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 26,251 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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M155 FBK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M155 FBK, 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 M155 FBK registered?

M155 FBK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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