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TA57 RAS

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,751 mi
Last recorded81,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA57 RAS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 46,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join at axle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 37,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join at axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,415 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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TA57 RAS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 TA57 RAS, 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 TA57 RAS registered?

TA57 RAS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is TA57 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA57 RAS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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