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FH12 VRJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,496 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,417 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,921 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,921 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached center exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 64,110 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall staring to crack

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,978 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 61,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 59,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers are smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,388 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 57,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,064 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer shows corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,327 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn and perished/cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2018 44,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres are worn and perished/cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,761 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 27,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VRJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

FH12 VRJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is FH12 VRJ safe to buy?

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