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FV12 HFL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,169 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation inside lens

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Heatshield loose

Fail 19 Nov 2025 115,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation inside lens

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,590 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,493 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 104,299 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 104,299 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,371 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 82,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 82,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,685 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,685 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,472 miles

both rear coil springs poor condition

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear silencer outer skin poor condition, separating

Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear coil springs poor condition

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear silencer outer skin poor condition, separating

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,651 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,086 miles

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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FV12 HFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV12 HFL, 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 FV12 HFL registered?

FV12 HFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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