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ST12 VWW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,777 mi
Last recorded122,777 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VWW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,777 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,136 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 104,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 96,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,613 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 65,100 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 65,100 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,238 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 31,091 miles

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 VWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

ST12 VWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is ST12 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 VWW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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