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FX12 ZHZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,577 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise exhaust system deteriorated

advise rear axle beam corroded

advise slight play near side front steering/suspensin

Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,445 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to off side and near side suspension component's

advise rear axle beam heavily corroded

advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

advise rear exhaust system deteriorated

advise slight knocking noise on rear but unable to locate

Fail 7 Nov 2024 52,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise rear axle beam heavily corroded

advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

advise rear exhaust system deteriorated

advise slight knocking noise on rear but unable to locate

Pass 24 Jun 2023 45,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,248 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,512 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 30,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2018 22,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,810 miles

Front tyres wearing low inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre nailed and slight out of shape

wipers slight smear

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,672 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 ZHZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX12 ZHZ, 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 FX12 ZHZ registered?

FX12 ZHZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FX12 ZHZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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