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MM12 EFT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,614 mi
Last recorded123,614 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 EFT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,506 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive at coil spring seats

Fail 25 Jul 2022 116,501 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive at coil spring seats

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play on n/s rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,529 miles

all 4 discs corroded

play at n/s steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2019 91,526 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 discs corroded

play at n/s steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 70,958 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces on both sides in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in poor condition (3.5.1i)

due to wear on offside front tyre may require wheel alignment

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted ////unde rtrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,596 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MM12 EFT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM12 EFT, 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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MM12 EFT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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