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MW12 XAL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,809 mi
Last recorded129,809 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 129,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad appears low

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 124,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad appears low

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 118,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 112,182 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,164 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 104,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 82,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,565 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,704 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 XAL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

MW12 XAL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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