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MT12 RZS

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 RZS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,949 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers defective

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,892 miles

rear shocker covers detached

Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear shocker covers detached

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,437 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,945 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 71,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 55,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 55,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,278 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MT12 RZS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT12 RZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT12 RZS registered?

MT12 RZS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MT12 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 RZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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