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FR12 HVN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,865 mi
Last recorded100,865 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 HVN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 100,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 100,865 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level close to min

fuel cap seal cracked

nearside rear hand brake lever off of stops

oil leaks

slack in hand brake lever and stiff in operation

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 9 Aug 2024 93,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak protection boots split (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level close to min

fuel cap seal cracked

nearside rear hand brake lever off of stops

oil leaks

slack in hand brake lever and stiff in operation

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,445 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor and borderline MOT pass. Require cleaning and polishing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has possibly leaked and protection boot split/perished.

Vehicle due service displayed.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 87,445 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor and borderline MOT pass. Require cleaning and polishing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has possibly leaked and protection boot split/perished.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Requires cleaning. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle due service displayed.

Pass 16 Jul 2022 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 76,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 69,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,390 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 54,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FR12 HVN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FR12 HVN, 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 FR12 HVN registered?

FR12 HVN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FR12 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 HVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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