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MR51 RJR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 RJR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 124,749 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 119,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 116,159 miles

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,356 miles

Data supplied to DVSA by SEAT shows that this vehicle has an outstanding voluntary service action relating to NOx emissions characteristics of EA 189 diesel engines.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The owner can contact their local SEAT dealer or contact SEAT on 0800 0933 825 to arrange for the EA 189 voluntary service action to be completed

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 105,353 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,242 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 98,242 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,092 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

and rear covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2020 87,092 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

and rear covers fitted

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,981 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 29,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,100 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 14,100 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MR51 RJR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MR51 RJR, 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 MR51 RJR registered?

MR51 RJR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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