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WU12 ORA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,742 mi
Last recorded110,742 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 110,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Offside inner Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 109,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,397 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 107,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,207 miles

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 5 Oct 2021 84,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,617 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear shock covers loose

Fail 14 Oct 2019 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear shock covers loose

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,054 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 50,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 48,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 34,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 26,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

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)

Fail 9 May 2015 26,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

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

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 ORA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

WU12 ORA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is WU12 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 ORA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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