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SU05 MEG

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU05 MEG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,031 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 89,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 89,100 miles

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

Front Wheel Alignment needs attention

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,906 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 83,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,931 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 74,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,759 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 59,759 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,764 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,766 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 51,759 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,242 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 49,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre, slight uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,949 miles

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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SU05 MEG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SU05 MEG, 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 SU05 MEG registered?

SU05 MEG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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