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R17 VVR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,968 mi
Last recorded70,968 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 VVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 70,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,118 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 32,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 11,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,784 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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R17 VVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R17 VVR, 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 R17 VVR registered?

R17 VVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is R17 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 VVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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