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VK12 HBZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2024 126,912 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall has 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in middle of tread ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 115,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 114,805 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 114,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2017 102,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,778 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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VK12 HBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VK12 HBZ, 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 VK12 HBZ registered?

VK12 HBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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