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PF12 HXL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,957 mi
Last recorded135,957 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 HXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,957 miles

Accident damage to front end

Hand brake effort poor and travel excessive

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 135,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to front end

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 119,066 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Protection cover mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Protection cover mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Odd grade tyres To front

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,774 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection cover loose

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protection cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protection cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,073 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 72,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,256 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,600 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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PF12 HXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF12 HXL, 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 PF12 HXL registered?

PF12 HXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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