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OY12 XLW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,735 mi
Last recorded139,735 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 XLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 139,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil max wear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 139,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil max wear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 126,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 112,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 112,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,439 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,782 miles

Front Front tyre edge wear

Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,781 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Front tyre edge wear

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,008 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,308 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 43,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,068 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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OY12 XLW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY12 XLW, 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 OY12 XLW registered?

OY12 XLW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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