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SP12 RVK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RVK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 88,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 88,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,259 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 61,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,656 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to expose ply

eml on dash

offside rear tyre has nail showing

Fail 29 Jan 2015 30,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to expose ply

eml on dash

offside rear tyre has nail showing

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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SP12 RVK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP12 RVK, 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 SP12 RVK registered?

SP12 RVK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SP12 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 RVK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP12 RVK have outstanding finance?

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