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HJ12 XGW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,828 mi
Last recorded147,828 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XGW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable drop arm link joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 141,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 134,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 134,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,084 miles

Headlamp main beam switch faulty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam switch faulty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,646 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 102,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2019 102,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,182 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

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 XGW 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 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 HJ12 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

HJ12 XGW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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