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RT05 XXX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,714 mi
Last recorded87,714 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT05 XXX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,714 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

parking brake slightly high in its travel

Pass 24 Dec 2024 83,714 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 83,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,809 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,832 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 60,295 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2017 43,463 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2017 43,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,607 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,470 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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RT05 XXX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RT05 XXX, 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 RT05 XXX registered?

RT05 XXX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RT05 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT05 XXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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