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SC12 ZCY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZCY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 109,278 miles

Exhaust back-box corroded outer skin

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH - Nearside & offside - Foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 109,278 miles

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

Exhaust back-box corroded outer skin

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH - Nearside & offside - Foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,818 miles

Exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre cracking & perished outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,399 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,940 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,624 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,267 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,143 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 85,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 83,035 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,696 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,933 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm seems to be damaged not holding blade correctly (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,308 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 ZCY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

SC12 ZCY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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