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AF12 XXS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,148 mi
Last recorded115,148 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,290 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,573 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 100,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,751 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,706 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 90,706 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,135 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to lose shape inner edge

handbrake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,135 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to lose shape inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,221 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2017 52,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,616 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,021 miles

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 XXS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF12 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

AF12 XXS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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