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OU12 XPL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XPL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 73,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,572 miles

Rear back box deteriorated

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 11 Apr 2025 67,568 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear back box deteriorated

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,920 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2024 55,920 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,204 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated on outer skin

Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,849 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated with slight play

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2021 26,848 miles

both front lower bottom rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2020 19,943 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 19,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 12,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,675 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,278 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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OU12 XPL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU12 XPL, 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 OU12 XPL registered?

OU12 XPL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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