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MK12 UXC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 UXC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 78,463 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both Shock absorber are external causing are corroded.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,367 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 63,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 57,658 miles

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

front windscreen has slight damage

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,601 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 39,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 30,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,132 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 18,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MK12 UXC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK12 UXC, 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 MK12 UXC registered?

MK12 UXC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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