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PK12 HBC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,800 mi
Last recorded129,800 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 HBC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and shock cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2026 129,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and shock cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both shock cover bump stops deteriorated

Tailgate switch faulty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sump pan corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,332 miles

Both rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump pan corroded

Tail gate release switch faulty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 108,265 miles

Both rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

Sump pan corroded

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 108,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

Sump pan corroded

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,966 miles

Both rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

Engine sump pan corroded

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,458 miles

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2021 84,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,203 miles

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2020 71,201 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 3mm PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,106 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2017 43,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 34,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,896 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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PK12 HBC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PK12 HBC, 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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PK12 HBC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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