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V25 VLM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,399 mi
Last recorded59,399 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 VLM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 59,399 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,109 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,640 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,779 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,274 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,261 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 40,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,989 miles

rear silencer deteriorating on outer skin

Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,645 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 22,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 22,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,336 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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V25 VLM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V25 VLM, 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 V25 VLM registered?

V25 VLM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is V25 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V25 VLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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