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HG12 MZF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 MZF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,029 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and broken advise repalcing, exhaust secure at time of test.

fuel cap seal perished.

Fail 31 Oct 2025 79,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and broken advise repalcing, exhaust secure at time of test.

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,151 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2023 68,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

driver seat tilt function not working handle broken

fuel cap seal smeary

Fail 17 Oct 2023 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition /heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))

driver seat tilt function not working handle broken

fuel cap seal smeary

Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,340 miles

windscreen cracked)(not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,971 miles

centre sleeve corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 52,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,890 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,752 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 39,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x h7 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,245 miles

Both rear tyres cut

Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,245 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bothe rear tyres cut

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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HG12 MZF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG12 MZF, 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 HG12 MZF registered?

HG12 MZF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is HG12 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 MZF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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