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VK12 HCA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 96,122 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,759 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 84,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 76,595 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,840 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,622 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front have 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

rear drum brakes noisy suggest inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,241 miles

os rear tyre has slight flat spot in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,994 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 HCA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK12 HCA, 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 VK12 HCA registered?

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

Is VK12 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 HCA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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