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SK12 JJE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,006 mi
Last recorded112,006 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 JJE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 112,006 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,120 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear soft (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 106,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively insides worst (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear soft (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 98,720 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 98,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high head lamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high head lamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,783 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet 2nd catch sticking

Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,781 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet 2nd catch sticking

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,820 miles

Offside Front brake hose still secure but not correctly routed

fuel cap/sealing cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2020 64,617 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,504 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,956 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,448 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 16,447 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SK12 JJE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JJE, 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 SK12 JJE registered?

SK12 JJE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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