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SW12 MUY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,095 mi
Last recorded91,095 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 MUY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 91,095 miles

advise minor wear/play on both steering arm knuckles

Fail 7 Jan 2026 91,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise minor wear/play on both steering arm knuckles

Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,091 miles

Drivers door opening from inside stiff to open

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2024 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Drivers door opening from inside stiff to open

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

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 65,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,516 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 54,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding bolth rear binding badly.- possibly cables. (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear wheel bearings not tested due to binding brakes.

reluctant to meet emission limits due to exhaust leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 49,611 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,259 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 47,259 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,991 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion/lipping to front brake discs (3.5.1i)

cracks in rubber on all 4 tyres in between treads but no cord exposed

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,293 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 23,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MUY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

SW12 MUY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is SW12 MUY safe to buy?

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