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SC55 SAW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 SAW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,035 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 85,035 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed air fresh (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,705 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,004 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,679 miles

surface rust on rear brake discs

Fail 11 Nov 2019 72,679 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2018 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,775 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 36,143 miles

Vehicle under guards fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,791 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 20,791 miles

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

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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SC55 SAW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC55 SAW, 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 SC55 SAW registered?

SC55 SAW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is SC55 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 SAW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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