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OE12 SZX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,906 mi
Last recorded53,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 SZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,603 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

backbox outer skin corroding

center exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 51,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,837 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

corrosion on backbox outer skin

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,750 miles

front brake pads geting low

Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2021 38,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,112 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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OE12 SZX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE12 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

OE12 SZX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is OE12 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 SZX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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