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PN12 VFJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 VFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 142,035 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 142,035 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,018 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,897 miles

cam belt history? has it been changed?

service is due in 500 miles

Fail 14 Jun 2018 68,897 miles

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

cam belt history? has it been changed?

service is due in 500 miles

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,072 miles

EML light on dash is on indicating fault on engine.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on dash is on indicating fault on engine.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,246 miles

Front brakes over half worn

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres 3mm - 3.5mm tread depth 185/60/15t

service indicator is on

Fail 15 Jun 2016 48,246 miles

Front brakes over half worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres 3mm - 3.5mm tread depth 185/60/15t

service indicator is on

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,931 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 33,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,766 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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PN12 VFJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PN12 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

PN12 VFJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PN12 VFJ safe to buy?

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