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VU12 WUD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WUD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 84,549 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,429 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 80,429 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2021 71,582 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rackend

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,760 miles

coolant temp (overheating) light illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,485 miles

Front Tyre's Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 46,485 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre's Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,209 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 38,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Exhaust Corrosion

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 25,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU12 WUD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU12 WUD, 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 VU12 WUD registered?

VU12 WUD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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