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SK12 HDD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,397 mi
Last recorded159,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 HDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 159,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 154,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 144,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 138,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 129,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 129,531 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut and plate welded on dpf (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf exhaust flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm .rear bush split and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking damp signs calliper leaking leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 brake discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and broken a lot (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bump reflector damaged broken some missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear mud cover shock adrift

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs x2 wearing thin and corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak below min

Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,802 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear inner side wall perishing/cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,253 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SK12 HDD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK12 HDD, 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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SK12 HDD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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