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HV12 VSX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,743 mi
Last recorded144,743 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,743 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 142,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 142,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 125,253 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2020 125,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 22 May 2019 112,066 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 17 May 2018 97,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance also has condensation in lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front fog light damaged

Pass 18 May 2017 81,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre split on inside shoulder and worn out of shape

Pass 14 May 2016 63,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 63,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,871 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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HV12 VSX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV12 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

HV12 VSX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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