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SP12 UAY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,321 mi
Last recorded111,321 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 UAY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,321 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 107,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,350 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,577 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,987 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,932 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 89,932 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,428 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 84,428 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,120 miles

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 64,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on inner edge 215/45/16/ (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,878 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on inner edge 215/45/16/ (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,170 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,340 miles

Both rear trye's starting to crack in tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UAY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

SP12 UAY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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