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OW12 OBP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 OBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 89,812 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 89,737 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake reading low

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,075 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 64,075 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,223 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 50,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 45,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,827 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 39,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 14,090 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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OW12 OBP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OW12 OBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW12 OBP registered?

OW12 OBP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is OW12 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 OBP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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