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FV12 ZRZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,278 mi
Last recorded81,278 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZRZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,278 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top covers loose. (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

underside of vehicle components corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 81,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged. (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged. (0.1 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release catch seized. (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top covers loose. (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

underside of vehicle components corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2024 81,250 miles

Offside Front TRACK ROD END DUST COVER DAMAGED

Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,737 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,201 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,020 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,508 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,204 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 ZRZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV12 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

FV12 ZRZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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