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VE12 UZJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,288 mi
Last recorded101,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 UZJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer outer casing deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 101,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms( rear most bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats folded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms( rear most bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats folded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,402 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 83,402 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,815 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 71,810 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to split/corrode but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Pass 14 May 2018 60,485 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corode

Pass 31 May 2017 51,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,122 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,239 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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VE12 UZJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE12 UZJ, 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 VE12 UZJ registered?

VE12 UZJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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