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SW12 EXG

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EXG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 115,019 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 115,019 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 108,780 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,569 miles

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

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

Middle exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner door handle poor

handbrake travel high

under tray

Fail 13 Dec 2022 94,491 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner door handle poor

handbrake travel high

under tray

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,209 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 78,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,598 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,576 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 60,576 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,518 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 52,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,056 miles

(BOTH) main beams blue

Front window screen slight marks

Rear (BOTH) tyres slight cracked

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2018 52,056 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

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

(BOTH) main beams blue

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (BOTH) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front window screen slight marks

Rear (BOTH) brakes slight binding

Rear (BOTH) tyres slight cracked

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,308 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs developing corrosion on inner face edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 46,308 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres exposing ply (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs developing corrosion on inner face edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,321 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,604 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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SW12 EXG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

SW12 EXG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 June 2012.

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