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HY12 RZC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,295 mi
Last recorded106,295 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 RZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,295 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2024 101,281 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + damaged on side wall + cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 101,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + damaged on side wall + cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 92,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear light Lense damaged

underneath vehicle very muddy

Fail 1 Dec 2022 84,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear light Lense damaged

underneath vehicle very muddy

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,261 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,939 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 50,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,414 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommend attention soon. misshaped. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r has flat spots on tyre this will cause tyre noise and rapid wear.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 32,592 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r has flat spots on tyre this will cause tyre noise and rapid wear.

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 RZC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 RZC, 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 HY12 RZC registered?

HY12 RZC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is HY12 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 RZC 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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