MOT Status
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139,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothsides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
play in inner steering rack joints (limited vision due to being covered by boots )
washer fluid empty (topped up slightly to check only)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all brake discs worn
play in inner steering rack joints (limited vision due to being covered by boots )
washer fluid empty (topped up slightly to check only)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has minor play
Service light on dashboard
Washer aim passed but needs adjustment
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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MO02 SMJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 MO02 SMJ, 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 MO02 SMJ registered?
MO02 SMJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 December 2012.
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