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HN12 VJY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,264 mi
Last recorded97,264 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 VJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (INNER EDGE 185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (185/60/15 FALKEN) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (INNER EDGE 185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (185/60/15 TOYO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 97,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (INNER EDGE 185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (185/60/15 FALKEN) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (INNER EDGE 185/60/15 KUMHO) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (185/60/15 TOYO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drive shaft leaking grease

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 91,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drive shaft leaking grease

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. large imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 87,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. large imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,826 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,417 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 26,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN12 VJY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN12 VJY, 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 HN12 VJY registered?

HN12 VJY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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