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MF12 AOY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,858 mi
Last recorded139,858 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 AOY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,858 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 139,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,502 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,175 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 85,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in the center (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 78,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in the center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,645 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no WATER (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,889 miles

dash cam in swept area of windscreen (slid out of bracketry and placed in centre consol)-advise refitting out of swept area

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,458 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,171 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 AOY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF12 AOY, 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 AOY registered?

MF12 AOY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is MF12 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 AOY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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