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HY12 RZG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,167 mi
Last recorded148,167 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 RZG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 148,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 148,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 135,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 135,644 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 127,640 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,062 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2020 116,302 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished. 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted

engine oil low - at minimum

offside rear brake pad spring not clipped in properly

Pass 9 Mar 2019 107,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 107,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inside edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,225 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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HY12 RZG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

HY12 RZG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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