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SH12 OEB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,754 mi
Last recorded113,754 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 113,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

damaged to offside sill and rear quarter panel

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,495 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 92,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,973 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 72,973 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,843 miles

Nearside Front flexi hose insecure round shock

Nearside Front suspension his back in wheel arch

Nearside Front tyre close to wheel arch when on lock

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,149 miles

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged webbing has cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2018 51,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 45,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 30,989 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 OEB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

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

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