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SK12 JGZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 JGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 113,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026 113,079 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 103,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shocker is corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust is very corroded.

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

Fail 27 May 2025 103,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front shocker is corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust is very corroded.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 98,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 98,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EPC light on dash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,129 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,128 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,917 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 13 Feb 2019 68,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,213 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,432 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED, LOW, STEPPED AND UNEVEN.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,466 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN AND PERISHED

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SK12 JGZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SK12 JGZ, 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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SK12 JGZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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