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S7 WEC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 WEC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 132,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2026 132,016 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 129,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2025 129,846 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 124,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front to centre section joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,747 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,613 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Jan 2018 49,613 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,317 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 41,317 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,480 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 33,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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S7 WEC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S7 WEC, 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 S7 WEC registered?

S7 WEC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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