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SG12 VCN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,096 mi
Last recorded125,096 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VCN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 125,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 124,656 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear axle, brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2025 120,423 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear axle, brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 113,532 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 102,629 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,714 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 89,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 89,646 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,879 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to tyre sidewall rim saver (no visible cords)

floor pan covers fitted

unable to fully inspect fuel & brake pipes due to floor pan covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 80,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to tyre sidewall rim saver (no visible cords)

Rear tailgate release handle inop (access gained from inside)

floor pan covers fitted

unable to fully inspect fuel & brake pipes due to floor pan covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,508 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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SG12 VCN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG12 VCN, 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 SG12 VCN registered?

SG12 VCN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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