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PN12 VEL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,054 mi
Last recorded108,054 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 VEL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 108,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 96,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 86,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 81,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,825 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,689 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,370 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2MM (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 45,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 29,275 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 28,696 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PN12 VEL 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 86.7%.

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 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 PN12 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN12 VEL registered?

PN12 VEL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is PN12 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 VEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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