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MW12 ABU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,763 mi
Last recorded130,763 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 130,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

osf brake disc inner face corroded/scored

osf headlamp cloudy

osr shock absorber dirt cover missing

Pass 31 Jul 2025 125,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 125,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 118,410 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 112,740 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,581 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 105,581 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items from mirror, and holder centre screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,775 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread /worn out of shape [stepped on inner tread]both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,775 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread /worn out of shape [stepped on inner tread]both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jul 2020 88,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,399 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 51,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,499 miles

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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MW12 ABU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MW12 ABU, 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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MW12 ABU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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