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SP12 FTE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 FTE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,540 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 102,369 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,998 miles

front discs corroding on inner face

front fog lamps missing

front wheel arch liners missing /damaged

n/s/f outer c.v boot weeping grease

o/s/f tyre low on tread worn on inner edge and perishing

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Sep 2021 73,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroding on inner face

front fog lamps missing

front wheel arch liners missing /damaged

n/s/f outer c.v boot weeping grease

o/s/f tyre low on tread worn on inner edge and perishing

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,779 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 64,778 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp broken and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,804 miles

various undercovers and shields are fitted restricting access to some items/areas

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,231 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,176 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 33,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded/pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded/pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,310 miles

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

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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SP12 FTE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP12 FTE, 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 SP12 FTE registered?

SP12 FTE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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