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EJ12 VHR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,672 mi
Last recorded109,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 109,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,782 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,430 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 88,647 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative Both. (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,344 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED PLUS ENGINE TEMP WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 58 C

Rear TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,255 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,935 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

OIL LEAKS

Pass 26 May 2017 59,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 43,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,018 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EJ12 VHR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EJ12 VHR, 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 EJ12 VHR registered?

EJ12 VHR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is EJ12 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 VHR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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