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SP12 RXD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,431 mi
Last recorded145,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RXD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 145,431 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 136,317 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 136,317 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,295 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,508 miles

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

both rear dust covers insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both rear dust covers insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,785 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,646 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected by DSM

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,646 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected by DSM

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 RXD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

SP12 RXD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 RXD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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