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RE12 VRD

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VRD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,351 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,855 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 93,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,737 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted items not checked

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,700 miles

under trays fitted items not checked

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,639 miles

unable to get smoke readings

under body covers covering some components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 32,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,999 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VRD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 RE12 VRD, 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 RE12 VRD registered?

RE12 VRD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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