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FH12 HKX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 HKX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,602 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 134,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 126,939 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,494 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 111,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust tube dropped - sponge mount failed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp full of water (4.2.3 (a) (i))

air filter housing loose on top of engine

both rear brakes binding

exhaust front flex section in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION OF EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 92,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION OF EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS NO RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,682 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 84,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,381 miles

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

rear reg plate damaged

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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FH12 HKX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH12 HKX, 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 FH12 HKX registered?

FH12 HKX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FH12 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 HKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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