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SV12 ZXL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,177 mi
Last recorded108,177 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 108,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,784 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os+ns (5.3.2 (b))

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 84,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 84,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded and fractured, not yet blowing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OSR service brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 66,796 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel weeping from filter connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine coolant above maximum indicated level in header tank

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded and fractured, not yet blowing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer OSF outer washer jet misaligned, others providing sufficient fluid

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OSR service brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,543 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 37,641 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 27,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 24,681 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 16,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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SV12 ZXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV12 ZXL, 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 SV12 ZXL registered?

SV12 ZXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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