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OU12 XYJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 102,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,718 miles

Front Both shock absorber protection boots split/perished.

Front Recommend replacement of brake pads and discs as the pads appear to be crumbling and the discs are corroded/poor condition.

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

Rear Shock absorber boots split/perished.

Fail 20 Mar 2025 97,714 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both shock absorber protection boots split/perished.

Front Recommend replacement of brake pads and discs as the pads appear to be crumbling and the discs are corroded/poor condition.

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

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

Rear Shock absorber boots split/perished.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,079 miles

Front Both shock absorber protection boots split.

Front Brake discs will require replacement when brake pads are replaced.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop split/perished.

Fail 6 Mar 2024 90,079 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror hanger. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Both shock absorber protection boots split.

Front Brake discs will require replacement when brake pads are replaced.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop split/perished.

Offside Rear Brakes bind.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,606 miles

nearside rear bump stop split

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

offside front shocker protection boot split

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,247 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

service lamp on

windscreen washers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,875 miles

O/S rear brake binds, recommend inspection. Excessive travel in handbrake.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,466 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

OU12 XYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is OU12 XYJ safe to buy?

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