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SW12 EWP

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,681 mi
Last recorded75,681 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 72,840 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 72,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 64,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,563 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 39,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm insides (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SW12 EWP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW12 EWP, 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 SW12 EWP registered?

SW12 EWP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is SW12 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 EWP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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