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VN12 EXD

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EXD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,577 miles

front end slight damaged to plastic trim,lower air con?radiator fins,nearside front fog light slight loose

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop worn

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 96,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern.bulb incorrectly seated? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front end slight damaged to plastic trim,lower air con?radiator fins,nearside front fog light slight loose

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop worn

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 83,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,222 miles

Non-obligatory stop lamp up to 1/2 not working central upper

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,491 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges & osr tyre cracking

slight unbonding on front wishbone bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2019 54,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing low on edges & osr tyre cracking

slight unbonding on front wishbone bushes

Pass 12 May 2018 49,939 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2017 43,568 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2017 43,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 35,561 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2015 26,253 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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VN12 EXD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 EXD, 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

How do I check the history of VN12 EXD?

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What year was VN12 EXD registered?

VN12 EXD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is VN12 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 EXD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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