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WU12 NZD

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,406 mi
Last recorded139,406 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NZD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,406 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 139,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 128,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,062 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,062 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/4516 deep cracking in tread and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,913 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 100,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,412 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 66,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,676 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2016 39,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,225 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 23,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WU12 NZD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU12 NZD, 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 WU12 NZD registered?

WU12 NZD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is WU12 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 NZD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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