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SM12 PFN

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PFN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 92,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 73,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 64,118 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 44,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,985 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,179 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 14,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SM12 PFN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM12 PFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 PFN registered?

SM12 PFN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is SM12 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 PFN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM12 PFN have outstanding finance?

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