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OE12 ABX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 ABX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly bouncy (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,949 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 92,949 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,022 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 91,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 84,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,891 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing front flexible pipe + center section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF+NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR+NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 74,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing front flexible pipe + center section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF+NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR+NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,843 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 62,843 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 58,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,462 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,979 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2-3mm and edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,176 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,324 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 2 Jun 2015 28,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres going out of shape

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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OE12 ABX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE12 ABX, 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 OE12 ABX registered?

OE12 ABX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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