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SD12 OTZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 OTZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,471 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,358 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,967 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ETXHAUST FLEX SPLIT (PART OF CAT DPF) JUST ACCEPTABLE NOT SMELLING EMISSIONS IN THE CAR AND AROUND BROKEN SECTION NO BUILED OF CARBON. ADVISE TO GET RE CHECKED IN A COUPLE OF MOUNTHS OR SOONER IF EMISSONS START COMING IN CAR. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE SLOWER TO REACT THAN OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM REAR MONTING BUSH BONDING FAILED AND CENTER PIN MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH BONDING FAILED AND CENTER PIN MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ETXHAUST FLEX SPLIT (PART OF CAT DPF) JUST ACCEPTABLE NOT SMELLING EMISSIONS IN THE CAR AND AROUND BROKEN SECTION NO BUILED OF CARBON. ADVISE TO GET RE CHECKED IN A COUPLE OF MOUNTHS OR SOONER IF EMISSONS START COMING IN CAR. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL ABNORMAL WEAR INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL ABNORMAL WEAR INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL ABNORMAL WEAR INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEAGAL ABNORMAL WEARE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE SLOWER TO REACT THAN OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 57,350 miles

emission is too clean to test

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,757 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,374 miles

E.M.L staying on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,754 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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SD12 OTZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD12 OTZ, 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 SD12 OTZ registered?

SD12 OTZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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