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SA12 ZVO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,664 mi
Last recorded131,664 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 131,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 121,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 106,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 94,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 43,837 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

car has floor and engine covers fitted

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 43,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck blade (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

car has floor and engine covers fitted

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2015 27,897 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2015 27,897 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

SA12 ZVO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SA12 ZVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 ZVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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