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VK12 OJF

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,624 mi
Last recorded149,624 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 149,624 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance is 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 149,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front to middle sleeve bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance is 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 139,935 miles

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working but n/s/r is working

Fail 18 Dec 2024 139,587 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected play detected at rack further investigation needed (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected play deteced at rack further investigation required (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working but n/s/r is working

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 110,662 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded All Four Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 103,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,507 miles

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,818 miles

Handbrake travel high.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 68,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 17 May 2017 57,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,622 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 OJF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OJF, 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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VK12 OJF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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