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OV12 EEZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,217 mi
Last recorded170,217 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 EEZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 170,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 159,511 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rusty sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 159,511 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rusty sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 151,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 145,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LESSER EFFORT NOTED FROM N/S/FRONT BRAKE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY LOW - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN LOW IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 145,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LESSER EFFORT NOTED FROM N/S/FRONT BRAKE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY LOW - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN LOW IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working JET BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,826 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 135,826 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,194 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,612 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EEZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV12 EEZ, 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 EEZ registered?

OV12 EEZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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