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OU12 XXR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 138,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 138,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 44,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,531 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,230 miles

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2019 38,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to both tread and sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to both tread and sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Punctured

Fail 4 Feb 2016 22,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre Punctured

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2015 17,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XXR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU12 XXR, 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 OU12 XXR registered?

OU12 XXR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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