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VK12 XAA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,558 mi
Last recorded93,558 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,246 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 90,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,055 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 61,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,069 miles

front brake pads / discs worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 45,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads / discs worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 33,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,902 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 24,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XAA 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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

VK12 XAA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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