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SM12 PFA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 46,008 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated/Exhaust Silencer Skin Corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x Outer ()

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Suspension Assembly

Fail 13 May 2026 46,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Can't Ooen (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone Holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated/Exhaust Silencer Skin Corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x Outer ()

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Suspension Assembly

Pass 16 May 2025 39,441 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 39,439 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 32,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,362 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door lever for open door in side sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 30,362 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door lever for open door in side sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning blub (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,643 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 25,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,090 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 10,336 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 7,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,856 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 PFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFA, 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 SM12 PFA registered?

SM12 PFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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