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MA12 SXT

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 SXT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 103,054 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 101,331 miles

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

slight oil leak-x2 front discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2024 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak-x2 front discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,188 miles

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 74,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 215/45/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,200 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2018 37,200 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall damaged slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 29,063 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 24,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,011 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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MA12 SXT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA12 SXT, 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 MA12 SXT registered?

MA12 SXT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is MA12 SXT safe to buy?

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