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RJ12 JZX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,285 mi
Last recorded153,285 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 JZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 153,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,225 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2023 117,224 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2022 106,882 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 106,882 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,302 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 95,301 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,875 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 70,875 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 57,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2015 27,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RJ12 JZX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ12 JZX, 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 RJ12 JZX registered?

RJ12 JZX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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