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HJ12 OXH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,400 mi
Last recorded88,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OXH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor/cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,399 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor/cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor/cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 78,760 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 78,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 75,140 miles

Offside front wiper blade worn (rubber has cut/tear)

Fail 3 May 2021 75,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE mark fitted to the outer side (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front wiper blade worn (rubber has cut/tear)

Pass 7 May 2020 69,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,797 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers poor

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,340 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 3x solid air fresheners

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,034 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 31,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,915 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 22,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HJ12 OXH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HJ12 OXH, 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 HJ12 OXH registered?

HJ12 OXH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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