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PF12 HXO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,479 mi
Last recorded117,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,479 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,516 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 90,100 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 90,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 82,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,347 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2021 65,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,277 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,578 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,054 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 50,054 miles

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

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,931 miles

Plastic engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,931 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic engine, under tray and floor covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,137 miles

Plastic engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

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 HXO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc 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 PF12 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

PF12 HXO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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