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HV12 UFA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,220 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2025 77,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 64,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 64,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre both rears

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 57,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,563 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 52,033 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,101 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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HV12 UFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV12 UFA, 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 HV12 UFA registered?

HV12 UFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HV12 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 UFA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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