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HK12 SEY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 SEY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,956 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 97,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 56,256 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 56,256 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,114 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 42,209 miles

both front tyres , getting low on centre of tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,352 miles

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

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

the offside rear tyre is deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,829 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2018 27,813 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released x3 (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,703 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorati ng

Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,703 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorati ng

Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,930 miles

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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HK12 SEY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol 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 HK12 SEY, 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 HK12 SEY registered?

HK12 SEY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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