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ST12 XSK

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,586 mi
Last recorded147,586 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 XSK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,586 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 147,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,093 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 136,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,608 miles

Central Rear CANT ACCESSD BOO0T, DOES NOT OPEN

Nearside Front INNER TYRE HAS WEAR AROUND EDGE

Nearside Front SEAT IS MISSING LATCH TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD TO ACCESS REAR SEATS

Nearside Front SILL HAS DAMAGE AND STARTING TO RUST

Offside Front INNER TYRE HAS WEAR AROUND EDGE

Offside Front SEAT IS MISSING LATCH TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD TO ACCESS REAR SEATS

high level brake light is not connected

tailgate lock faulty but opens from inside

Fail 20 Aug 2021 121,608 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear CANT ACCESSD BOO0T, DOES NOT OPEN

Nearside Front INNER TYRE HAS WEAR AROUND EDGE

Nearside Front SEAT IS MISSING LATCH TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD TO ACCESS REAR SEATS

Nearside Front SILL HAS DAMAGE AND STARTING TO RUST

Offside Front INNER TYRE HAS WEAR AROUND EDGE

Offside Front SEAT IS MISSING LATCH TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD TO ACCESS REAR SEATS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,790 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s sill has sustained impact damage

Fail 26 Aug 2020 113,700 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section sleeve joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s sill has sustained impact damage

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,821 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 105,558 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing not presented for test (7.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle missing rear not presented for test (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering rack and associated pipes have a light misting of oil

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,929 miles

Bike rack fitted to rear.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 3mm worn inside edge aswell (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2018 92,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r15 2/3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bike rack fitted to rear.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 3mm worn inside edge aswell (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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ST12 XSK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST12 XSK, 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 ST12 XSK registered?

ST12 XSK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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