MOT Status
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118,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER CASING/SKIN CORRODED/DETERIORATED
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE SUMP PAN AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle TAILGATE WONT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER CASING/SKIN CORRODED/DETERIORATED
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface corner reflector on bumper broke (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/55/15 and 185/60/15 on same axle (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface corner reflector on bumper broke (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower sump slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower sump slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
NSR Tail light damaged
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
N/S/R LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake travel increased
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
N/s/r light unit damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres worn at edges
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres worn at edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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SC12 SWZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SC12 SWZ, 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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SC12 SWZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 2012.
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