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R40 PFH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 PFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,363 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens could do with cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens could do with cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of the tyre is excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear hand brake quadrant on the calliper is sticking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush has separated from its bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens could do with cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush is separating from its bond advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens could do with cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of the tyre is excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear hand brake quadrant on the calliper is sticking

Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 61,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,757 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,366 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 40,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,349 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,880 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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R40 PFH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R40 PFH, 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 R40 PFH registered?

R40 PFH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is R40 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 PFH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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