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AO12 VHH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,299 mi
Last recorded119,299 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VHH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 119,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 110,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,790 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,788 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,844 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 75,843 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Lens cracked and full of condensation providing a poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside have corrosion on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,414 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective split (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 43,296 miles

possible coolant leak (waterpump?)

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 10 May 2018 43,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working rear (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty not lighting up (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

possible coolant leak (waterpump?)

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2017 25,612 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre treads just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 14,106 miles

scratches to front and rear bumpers

Pass 7 May 2015 9,485 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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AO12 VHH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO12 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

AO12 VHH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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