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OL12 REA

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL12 REA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to un bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 57,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,598 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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OL12 REA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,438 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 OL12 REA, 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 9 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OL12 REA?

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What year was OL12 REA registered?

OL12 REA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is OL12 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OL12 REA shows 7 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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