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MF12 ARX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,662 mi
Last recorded124,662 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 ARX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 124,662 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 124,662 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 118,318 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 110,498 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2024 110,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 98,214 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 87,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 80,558 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

alternator belt cracked and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 73,657 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 7 of 9 notches free travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front treads inner shoulder worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,449 miles

Front offside tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 28,818 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 ARX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX registered?

MF12 ARX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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