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AE55 BOY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BOY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 103,423 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 101,104 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low but restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 87,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 87,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has condensation inside

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

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 23 Dec 2021 67,757 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,170 miles

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated, system corroded and out of possition fouling rear bumper

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also noise from either lower UJ or internal of the rack ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn with uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 59,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated, system corroded and out of possition fouling rear bumper

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear, low on tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also noise from either lower UJ or internal of the rack ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn with uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 50,522 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 48,429 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2017 48,429 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)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,418 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system rusty condition

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,089 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 40,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

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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AE55 BOY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE55 BOY, 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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AE55 BOY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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