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OV12 EEU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,851 mi
Last recorded139,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 EEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,851 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 132,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 126,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 215 40 17 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,852 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,759 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,151 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc badly pitted but passed brake efficiency test at 81% (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc badly pitted but passed brake efficiency test at 81% (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc badly pitted but passed brake efficiency test at 81% (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc badly pitted but passed brake efficiency test at 81% (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,538 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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OV12 EEU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV12 EEU, 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 OV12 EEU registered?

OV12 EEU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is OV12 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 EEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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