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SH12 VTX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,077 mi
Last recorded171,077 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VTX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 171,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,522 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 149,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 120,786 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 119,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 99,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,927 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,901 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust in half at service joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check osr bearing due to brake bind

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,400 miles

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

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

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

soft engine under cover loose

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,747 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 62,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 57,604 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge but still legal. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs showing signs of deterioration.

internal headlamp adjuster moved to check headlamp aim.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 52,190 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge but still legal. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs showing signs of deterioration.

internal headlamp adjuster moved to check headlamp aim.

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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SH12 VTX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH12 VTX, 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 SH12 VTX registered?

SH12 VTX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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