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TP08 EST

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,348 mi
Last recorded67,348 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP08 EST
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 67,348 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 67,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,071 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 59,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 43,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 17,034 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Front tyre low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,739 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2016 11,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,101 miles

Offside Headlamp retaining device broken but not unsecure

under trays fitted

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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TP08 EST is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TP08 EST, 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 TP08 EST registered?

TP08 EST is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is TP08 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for TP08 EST shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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