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MF12 AOW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 AOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 79,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 73,468 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,193 miles

EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S AND N/S ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F, O/S/R AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 69,193 miles

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

EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S AND N/S ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F, O/S/R AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,041 miles

parking brake travel high/ just passed efficiency 16%, would recommend adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,713 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake holding but attention needed soon

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,485 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake adjustment needed soon

Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,522 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,242 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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MF12 AOW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MF12 AOW, 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 MF12 AOW registered?

MF12 AOW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MF12 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 AOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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