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HJ12 OYM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OYM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,545 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,997 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 104,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,580 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut 185/60r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut 185/60r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 9 May 2017 50,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

stone chip in n/s of windscreen

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 OYM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

HJ12 OYM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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