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AF12 MZU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 135,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,351 miles

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

Exhaust flexi in poor condition, possibly leaking

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,668 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex weak, (6.1.2 (a))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

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 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread and worn down to 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread and worn down to 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 81,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,251 miles

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,969 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,800 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 29,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 MZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 MZU, 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 AF12 MZU registered?

AF12 MZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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