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MF12 JWW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,489 mi
Last recorded82,489 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 JWW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 82,489 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 75,500 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 75,496 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,785 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 63,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,124 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,512 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake preformance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,841 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,502 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,886 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2015 31,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 26,336 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and bald on inner edge

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 JWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 JWW, 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 JWW registered?

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

Is MF12 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 JWW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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