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HG12 VWB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,933 mi
Last recorded81,933 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

advise wipers

Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,950 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,297 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 63,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,406 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/ worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 33,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/ worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,240 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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HG12 VWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HG12 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

HG12 VWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is HG12 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 VWB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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