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WU12 OOJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,473 mi
Last recorded61,473 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OOJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,473 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 215/45r16

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,026 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 215/45r16

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,465 miles

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Fail 30 Mar 2024 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside front. Pump not working. (3.5 (a))

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2023 58,970 miles

engine sump corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 57,392 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 57,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,606 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 55,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread plus nail (215/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus worn on inner edge (215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,915 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 34,851 miles

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

Offside 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 OOJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

WU12 OOJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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