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SL12 MDV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,247 mi
Last recorded158,247 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 MDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 158,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 158,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 146,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 146,806 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 134,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE/BEAM SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 134,830 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE/BEAM SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,464 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 117,458 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,435 miles

Mid exhaust clamp corroded, system still supported

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2022 99,434 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Mid exhaust clamp corroded, system still supported

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,957 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,992 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 64,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 53,690 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,542 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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SL12 MDV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

SL12 MDV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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