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SW12 EXB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,295 mi
Last recorded94,295 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 94,295 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 94,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 93,794 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 93,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 83,403 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,513 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 75,513 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,646 miles

Front BOTH WIPER BLADES POOR

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXB, 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 SW12 EXB registered?

SW12 EXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is SW12 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 EXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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