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ST12 HFA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 HFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play stiff in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,921 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 50,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST12 HFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ST12 HFA, 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 ST12 HFA registered?

ST12 HFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is ST12 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 HFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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