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MS56 SYM

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,197 mi
Last recorded129,197 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS56 SYM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 129,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 119,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,472 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 91,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,404 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,654 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,654 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,498 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MS56 SYM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MS56 SYM, 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 MS56 SYM registered?

MS56 SYM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MS56 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS56 SYM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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