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SP12 RWX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,238 mi
Last recorded97,238 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RWX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 96,048 miles

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

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2025 94,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,669 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2019 53,095 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,318 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 12 Mar 2018 19,443 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 41,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,173 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,320 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 28,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RWX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP12 RWX, 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 RWX registered?

SP12 RWX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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