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FV12 ZRU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,025 mi
Last recorded86,025 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZRU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,025 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 86,025 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 84,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper wing damage

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 84,049 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe damaged and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device missing no fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper wing damage

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 80,272 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 80,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,358 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 58,389 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Fail 16 Apr 2021 58,387 miles

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

Emissions not tested Petrol (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Pass 22 Apr 2020 56,093 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,226 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,226 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,751 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 35,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,872 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 ZRU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

FV12 ZRU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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