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HJ12 XUP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,137 mi
Last recorded69,137 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XUP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,137 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 69,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,524 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 64,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,318 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skins rusted through

Fail 23 Feb 2024 58,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skins rusted through

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished but not showing construction at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casings loose and rattling against body

Fail 15 Feb 2023 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Damaged due to pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick No pad material left on nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished but not showing construction at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casings loose and rattling against body

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,667 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 43,774 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,243 miles

plastic engine covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,953 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 38,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 33,200 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 31,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,492 miles

Front brake disc inner surface in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2015 16,817 miles

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

front tyres a little worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,817 miles

front tyres a little worn on inner edges

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 XUP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

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

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