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HY12 RZB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 RZB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 90,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,310 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking middle the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2023 85,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking middle the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 61,949 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,294 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 28,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HY12 RZB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY12 RZB, 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 HY12 RZB registered?

HY12 RZB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HY12 RZB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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