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ST12 HFC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,318 mi
Last recorded117,318 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 HFC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 117,318 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 104,764 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,141 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,141 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,106 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,564 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres on outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 69,658 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,193 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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ST12 HFC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST12 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

ST12 HFC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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