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SY12 MMA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,015 mi
Last recorded71,015 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MMA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 70,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,943 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 54,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak from ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,854 miles

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

o.s.f. tyre has cuts on sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2020 40,854 miles

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

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

o.s.f. tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,718 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,571 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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SY12 MMA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY12 MMA, 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 SY12 MMA registered?

SY12 MMA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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