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PJ12 UZU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,211 mi
Last recorded129,211 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 129,211 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 129,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 113,417 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,028 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer casing deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2023 108,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM and perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also the tyre is cracking slightly (185/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also the tyre is cracking slightly (185/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge meets the minimum legal requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,822 miles

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

both nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly

tyre size-185/60/15

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre deteriorated slightly

tyre size-185/60/15

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,416 miles

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

Tyre size-185/60/15-84H

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2018 65,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre size-185/60/15-84H

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,486 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (185/60R15) (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating but still gas tight

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,486 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (185/60R15) (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating but still gas tight

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,790 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate

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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PJ12 UZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ12 UZU, 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 PJ12 UZU registered?

PJ12 UZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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