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PJ12 ZVY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,827 mi
Last recorded130,827 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,827 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 130,802 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 121,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer casing coming off

Fail 19 Mar 2022 121,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer casing coming off

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 114,026 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,268 miles

Nearside Rear Upper OUTER SKIN BREAKING UP ON REAR SILENCER

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,047 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 105,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,831 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 96,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,562 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,134 miles

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

Slight play in inner steering rack end

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 ZVY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZVY, 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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PJ12 ZVY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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