2012 SEAT Ibiza · 47,776 MOT tests
2012 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2012 SEAT Ibizas fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Ibiza years (47,776 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 81,017
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,776
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Suspension13%
- Brakes11.6%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.41%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.18%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.93%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.37%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Windscreen washers not working 2.1%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.27%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.44%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.49%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2012 SEAT Ibizas fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Ibiza years (47,776 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.41% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 SEAT Ibiza shows 81,017 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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