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M9 VUK

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,607 mi
Last recorded56,607 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 VUK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 56,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Boot handle broken but can still be opened and closed correctly

Fail 25 Nov 2025 56,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Boot handle broken but can still be opened and closed correctly

Pass 30 Nov 2024 52,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,715 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner door release sticking

Fail 29 Aug 2023 47,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2022 40,606 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,591 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 34,591 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,123 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 24,966 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 19,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 14,929 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 12,924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 10,594 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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M9 VUK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 M9 VUK, 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 M9 VUK registered?

M9 VUK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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