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SK12 HDL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,051 mi
Last recorded132,051 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 HDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,051 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake lever travels high

Fail 26 Jun 2023 132,051 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

parking brake lever travels high

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,656 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,434 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak at engine

Fail 12 Feb 2020 83,434 miles

Exhaust system insecure insecure at the sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface defective … does not reflect (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s reverse lamp inoperative

oil leak at engine

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,622 miles

Brakes Squealing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,565 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,878 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,552 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 46,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,195 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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SK12 HDL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is SK12 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 HDL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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