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VN12 USL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,904 miles

Offside Front top suspension mounting has a noise when steering is turned.

Pass 5 Apr 2025 66,258 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 66,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 60,911 miles

Offside Front Upper Slightly play in mount

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 60,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Slightly play in mount

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 55,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 55,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 50,736 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 50,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,539 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres are cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front windscreen has minor stone chip damage.

Pass 4 Apr 2020 40,920 miles

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

drivers door interior handle is stiff to open.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2mm 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

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 USL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN12 USL, 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 VN12 USL registered?

VN12 USL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is VN12 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 USL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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