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A28 UTB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 UTB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 77,904 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 85,537 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail suspension arm so corroded that its likely to fail has several holes along the arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 75,478 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,041 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 66,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,281 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 44,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 16,436 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 16,436 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,106 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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A28 UTB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 A28 UTB, 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 A28 UTB registered?

A28 UTB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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