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PJ12 FHZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,946 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi+deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 107,946 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi+deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 104,690 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 104,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp patterns weak

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,822 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,508 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished and slight movement

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,764 miles

Nearside Front caliper appears wet but no obvious signs of a leak

Nearside Rear brake drum appears wet but no obvious signs of a leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot won't open from outside but can still be opened

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

Nearside Front caliper appears wet but no obvious signs of a leak

Nearside Rear brake drum appears wet but no obvious signs of a leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,794 miles

P/A FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,325 miles

p/a o/s/r tyre low tread & cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,366 miles

report/advise both front tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

report/advise both front tyres worn close to limit.

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 FHZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

PJ12 FHZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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