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SL12 MDN

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 MDN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,912 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 93,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill outer damaged/dented

Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,926 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

Handbrake coming up high may need adjustment.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Sill damaged.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,692 miles

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

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

park brake requires adjustment

undertrays fitted,obscuring components and pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2022 78,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake requires adjustment

undertrays fitted,obscuring components and pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,157 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 71,154 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,627 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly perished on sidewalls, tyre also starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly perished on sidewalls, tyre also starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 61,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre measured at 1.5 below 1.6 legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly perished on sidewalls, tyre also starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 2mm , close to 1.6 legal limit and also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly perished on sidewalls, tyre also starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 41,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 23,131 miles

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

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

Bad grinding noise from nearside front wheel

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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SL12 MDN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL12 MDN, 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 SL12 MDN registered?

SL12 MDN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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