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RE12 VPP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,697 mi
Last recorded187,697 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VPP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 187,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 185,265 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 183,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 181,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 177,997 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 177,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 173,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 167,779 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 151,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,507 miles

Front lower arm bushes starting to split N/S and O/S

Pass 9 May 2016 102,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

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Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

please insure future MOT presentation of vehicle is unloaded.

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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RE12 VPP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE12 VPP, 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

How do I check the history of RE12 VPP?

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What year was RE12 VPP registered?

RE12 VPP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RE12 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VPP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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