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HJ12 XUN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,995 mi
Last recorded175,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XUN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 175,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

front end of car noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2024 175,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 169,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 158,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer layers of rear silencer corroded and broken

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 3 May 2022 158,139 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer layers of rear silencer corroded and broken

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 14 May 2021 142,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear bump stop broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted through out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 142,348 miles

Emissions not tested Cambelt history? (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear bump stop broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted through out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 129,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r bump stop broken

outer layers of rear silencer corroded and broken

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,294 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished and worn

Both front track-rod end boots perished

Both rear inner wheel rims slightly distorted

Exhaust system rusty in places

Minor engine oil leaks

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear bump stops broken

Slight dampness in nearside front shockabsorber

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Slight play in nearside front inner track-rod

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,289 miles

rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,515 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,633 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XUN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUN, 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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HJ12 XUN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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