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OV12 FLJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 FLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 125,775 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lift in strut top mounting

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front side wall shows signs of being run flat

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,815 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 104,815 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Has little reserve travel on handbrake

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

Pass 1 May 2018 87,197 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot lid handle missing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot lid handle missing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear wheel tight to turn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OV12 FLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

OV12 FLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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