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PJ12 FHO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,629 mi
Last recorded161,629 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 161,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 140,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,498 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 110,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,534 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 91,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,808 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slight pitting and scoring front pads approx 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear wiper inop

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,220 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Intermediate pipe clamps corroded and broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slight pitting and scoring front pads approx 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear wiper inop

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,559 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 58,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 Tyres cracking and perishing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre defective of pressure on arrival

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 51,518 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,773 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ12 FHO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 PJ12 FHO, 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 PJ12 FHO registered?

PJ12 FHO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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