Seat Ibiza S Ac (2012)
2012 Seat Ibiza S Ac
CarHunch analysed 183 real MOT records for the 2012 Seat Ibiza S Ac. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 SEAT IBIZA S AC is a reliably built small car, with an 83.2% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—and reassuringly, none of the 183 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The 90.6% pass rate among the petrol variants (which make up the vast majority here) suggests consistent build quality across this cohort.
At 66,316 miles average, these Ibizas have covered typical mileage for a 12-year-old car, and the low failure rate of 0.58 per vehicle indicates they're holding up well through everyday use. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile given the median MOT score of 55, but this model won't surprise you with expensive structural surprises.
What to check before buying a 2012 Seat Ibiza S Ac
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (91%) | 167 | 90.6% | 0.63 |
| Petrol (9%) | 16 | 5.6% | 0.06 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Seat Ibiza S Ac vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Seat Ibiza S Ac vehicles fall between 52,171 and 81,407 miles.
2012 Seat Ibiza S Ac — Still on the Road
104 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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