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SH12 OCM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,021 mi
Last recorded80,021 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 OCM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,021 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,442 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Slightly Deteriorated

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Slightly Wearing on Inner Edge - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Handbrake Travel

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 67,026 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 57,871 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 57,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 48,331 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust centre mounting sleeve burst off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,803 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 39,803 miles

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

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

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

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 13 Sep 2017 33,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 23,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SH12 OCM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

SH12 OCM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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