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SC12 SXJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,011 mi
Last recorded101,011 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 SXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,011 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,640 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 98,638 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jul 2023 91,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2023 91,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not fitted corectly (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,637 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,543 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 60,543 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,138 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,570 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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SC12 SXJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXJ, 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 SC12 SXJ registered?

SC12 SXJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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