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AO12 VFW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,234 mi
Last recorded80,234 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,413 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 62,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2019 46,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 36,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,410 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 29,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus nail in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked /perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,378 miles

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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AO12 VFW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO12 VFW, 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 AO12 VFW registered?

AO12 VFW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AO12 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VFW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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