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SH12 ODV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 ODV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 56,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,394 miles

Rear rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 43,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 41,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Fail 8 Mar 2024 41,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 37,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 30,373 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 25,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 18,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished and cracked, (no cords exposed) and tyre wearing excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 4,859 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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SH12 ODV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH12 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

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

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