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MJ12 XVA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,722 mi
Last recorded56,722 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XVA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 56,601 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reg plate smashed (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OSR tyre 175 65 15 NSR tyre 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 44,462 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 44,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,285 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking and perished

damage to bonnet and grill

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,203 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 10 Sep 2018 34,436 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 32,056 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 24,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 24,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 18,560 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,560 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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MJ12 XVA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ12 XVA, 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 MJ12 XVA registered?

MJ12 XVA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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