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MW12 ABV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 ABV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 91,965 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 91,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock is slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock is slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,028 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in BOTH strut top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,945 miles

Exhaust clamp defective but exhaust system not likely too fall off

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,977 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,890 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside door mirror loose at fixing but not likely to fall

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

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake lever near reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,209 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 ABV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW12 ABV, 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 MW12 ABV registered?

MW12 ABV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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