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ML12 XAG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,986 mi
Last recorded77,986 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XAG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 77,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,311 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 75,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,440 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 70,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,586 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,405 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,223 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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ML12 XAG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ML12 XAG, 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 ML12 XAG registered?

ML12 XAG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is ML12 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 XAG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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