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MM12 HCH

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,467 mi
Last recorded120,467 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 HCH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 120,467 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,850 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery warning light on

exhaust flexi very slight weak

Fail 18 Nov 2023 106,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner outer edges also badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

battery warning light on

engine sump corroded and very slight starting to leak

exhaust flexi very slight weak

service due

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,790 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))

deterioration on alternator belt.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,026 miles

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

alternator belt deteriorated.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,026 miles

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,718 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 45,392 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 45,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,936 miles

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

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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MM12 HCH 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 64.7%.

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 MM12 HCH, 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 MM12 HCH registered?

MM12 HCH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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