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PE12 HYJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,384 mi
Last recorded105,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 HYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 105,384 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 105,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2025 101,125 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 101,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,205 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 28 May 2024 97,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 91,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 90,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Pass 26 May 2021 89,537 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box slightly corroded outer casing

Pass 15 Jun 2020 88,816 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 88,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 86,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 84,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside OFFSIDE on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,386 miles

nearside / offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 77,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,344 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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PE12 HYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE12 HYJ, 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 PE12 HYJ registered?

PE12 HYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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