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HG12 VWC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2026 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,901 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 71,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,264 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,773 miles

the offside front tyre has low tread on the inner/outer edges

Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,773 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

the offside front tyre has low tread on the inner/outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate poor

Fail 10 Jul 2018 42,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate condition

Fail 12 Jul 2017 38,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump running (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,503 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,208 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 VWC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

HG12 VWC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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The MOT history for HG12 VWC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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