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SV12 ZXB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,210 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 76,818 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 76,816 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 75,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,382 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,384 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2019 49,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,918 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2018 40,918 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,923 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 15,673 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 7,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 6,719 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres starting to crack on tread

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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SV12 ZXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV12 ZXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV12 ZXB registered?

SV12 ZXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is SV12 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 ZXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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