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OE12 UML

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 UML
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump bolt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 81,742 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump bolt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,035 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 72,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,333 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,171 miles

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

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 UML is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UML, 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 OE12 UML registered?

OE12 UML is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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