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RE12 VRM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VRM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 89,060 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 88,107 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 86,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,628 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 74,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,724 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 23,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,106 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,610 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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RE12 VRM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM?

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What year was RE12 VRM registered?

RE12 VRM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RE12 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VRM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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