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SA12 HNZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,373 mi
Last recorded119,373 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 HNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 119,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2025 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,852 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 82,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,040 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,700 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,482 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 42,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,060 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,001 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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SA12 HNZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA12 HNZ, 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 SA12 HNZ registered?

SA12 HNZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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