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SA12 XWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,804 mi
Last recorded76,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,058 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 68,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,153 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,716 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded at back box

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,617 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (215/45 17) ()

both rear tyres perishing (215/45 17)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 22,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,044 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 13,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,876 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 XWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SA12 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA12 XWU registered?

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

Is SA12 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 XWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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