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FX12 ZHG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,357 mi
Last recorded69,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZHG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 69,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,819 miles

Front engine oil sump corroded

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 66,819 miles

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

Front engine oil sump corroded

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,040 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 52,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,526 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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FX12 ZHG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FX12 ZHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX12 ZHG registered?

FX12 ZHG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 ZHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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