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SH12 MGZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,888 miles

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

slight blow exhaust

Fail 21 Apr 2026 118,885 miles

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight blow exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,114 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Rear exhaust heat shield partly insecure

slight play in anti roll bars front

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring rubbing on wheel arch liner

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sump corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,034 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring rubbing on wheel arch liner

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sump corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 93,461 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 93,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,217 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 92,102 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,435 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 85,435 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 64,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust clamp broken. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,797 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 24,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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SH12 MGZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH12 MGZ, 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 SH12 MGZ registered?

SH12 MGZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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