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E26 HJC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 HJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,586 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 99,586 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,840 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 83,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,714 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 81,714 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers internal door lever defective but operates

Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers internal door handle lever broken but works

Fail 14 Jan 2022 76,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers internal door handle lever broken but works

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and shoulder splitting/perished advise changed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux belt deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2021 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and shoulder splitting/perished advise changed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

aux belt deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished advise replaced -asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 73,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished advise replaced -asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to test rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

high level brake light inop

park brakes not releasing fully - advise internal inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2019 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

high level brake light inop

park brakes not releasing fully - advise internal inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,841 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre rear brake light inop

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,939 miles

vehicle under covers fitted N+O/S

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,256 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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E26 HJC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E26 HJC, 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 E26 HJC registered?

E26 HJC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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