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MF12 SVO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,798 mi
Last recorded91,798 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 91,798 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear backbox clamp insecure, exhaust still secured with corrosion

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 91,798 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear backbox clamp insecure, exhaust still secured with corrosion

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,146 miles

Backbox exhaust clamp insecure, exhaust still secured with corrosion

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust sleeve corroded and split

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield corroded and loose

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,146 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Offside and Nearside front LEDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Backbox exhaust clamp insecure, exhaust still secured with corrosion

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust sleeve corroded and split

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield corroded and loose

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,639 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 50,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,485 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 SVO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

MF12 SVO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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