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OV12 EFG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,246 mi
Last recorded42,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 EFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 42,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,881 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,874 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,761 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2021 31,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,489 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 26,489 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2018 23,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake noisey

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,860 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 EFG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

OV12 EFG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is OV12 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 EFG 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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