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SA12 XWS

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,406 mi
Last recorded139,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XWS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,406 miles

Fuel cap sealing device cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 139,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap sealing device cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 120,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 120,290 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,037 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 100,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excess movement in piston rod (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside parking brake efficiency just met at 19% overall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,897 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to childs seat being fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

sump rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

sump rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,720 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 18,181 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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SA12 XWS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA12 XWS, 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 SA12 XWS registered?

SA12 XWS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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