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FH12 OTM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 OTM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,079 miles

Central Rear Rear exhaust outer skin loose and rusted

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 135,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear exhaust outer skin loose and rusted

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

Offside Front Driveshaft shield loose (rubbing on shaft)

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 121,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,491 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 105,491 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 61,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,247 miles

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

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

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 OTM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

FH12 OTM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FH12 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 OTM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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