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SO12 WZH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 WZH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,310 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 101,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,417 miles

Emission test to clean to detect

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,417 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Emission test to clean to detect

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,119 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,072 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,885 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 all and front tyres edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken and back box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,885 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 all and front tyres edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken and back box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,436 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to be detected

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,426 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 75,040 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 64,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 50,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO12 WZH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO12 WZH, 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 SO12 WZH registered?

SO12 WZH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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