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HV12 VTC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,054 mi
Last recorded75,054 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VTC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 75,054 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 75,027 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,651 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 65,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,319 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 40,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,581 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,597 miles

Advise wheel alignment

All tyre treads are low and wearing unevenly on the inner edges

NSR bump stop split in half

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,229 miles

underbody has covers unable to fully check condition

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 VTC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HV12 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV12 VTC registered?

HV12 VTC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is HV12 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 VTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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