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V18 EMT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,730 mi
Last recorded70,730 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 EMT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,730 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 70,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2025 63,213 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 63,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 62,019 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to tyre wall, but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cover removed from rear seats to allow inspection of seat belts

Fail 7 Apr 2017 34,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/4017 87v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 87v (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cover removed from rear seats to allow inspection of seat belts

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,416 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,800 miles

front and rear Tyres are cracked and perishing

particulate filter MIL illuminated

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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V18 EMT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 V18 EMT, 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

How do I check the history of V18 EMT?

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What year was V18 EMT registered?

V18 EMT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is V18 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 EMT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V18 EMT have outstanding finance?

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