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SM12 CEX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,361 mi
Last recorded151,361 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CEX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 151,361 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 144,274 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 144,274 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 138,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 133,000 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 128,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 128,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,621 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 108,621 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 84,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,792 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 55,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,019 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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SM12 CEX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM12 CEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM12 CEX?

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What year was SM12 CEX registered?

SM12 CEX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is SM12 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 CEX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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