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RE12 VRN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,970 miles

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

Offside Front quarter panel door and sill damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight mist of oil around the gearbox

Fail 30 Aug 2021 69,967 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre very close to reach its cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front quarter panel door and sill damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight mist of oil around the gearbox

Pass 29 Aug 2020 62,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 54,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,857 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 46,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,977 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 20,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 20,465 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VRN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

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

Is RE12 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VRN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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