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SH12 OEA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,516 mi
Last recorded94,516 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 OEA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 94,516 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,022 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

backbox corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight surface rust.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,926 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch close to wheel where its broken

Fail 5 Oct 2021 78,920 miles

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

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch close to wheel where its broken

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 75,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,889 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,314 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 OEA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

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

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