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RV12 SDY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,404 mi
Last recorded24,404 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 SDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 24,404 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 21,756 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly/stepped

Pass 6 Mar 2023 21,108 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2022 19,553 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevely/stepped

Pass 3 Mar 2021 17,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,862 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 16,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 10,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,241 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 5,979 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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RV12 SDY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RV12 SDY, 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 RV12 SDY registered?

RV12 SDY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RV12 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 SDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 SDY have outstanding finance?

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