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VN12 RVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,630 mi
Last recorded81,630 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,630 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 78,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,496 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 40,615 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 13,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 11,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Scratch on windscreen not adversely affecting view of the road

Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,617 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 9,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,949 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 RVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 RVW, 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 VN12 RVW registered?

VN12 RVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is VN12 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 RVW 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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