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HV12 VTA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,405 mi
Last recorded62,405 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VTA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,405 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 56,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 56,492 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,850 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 52,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,971 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear, and getting worn at inner tread edge areas

N/S/F tyre getting abit scuffed at outer sidewall areas

O/S/F tyre getting low on tread and also getting worn at inner tread edge area

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,663 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 22,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,400 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 VTA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 HV12 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

Is HV12 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 VTA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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