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VN12 UST

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UST
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 87,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,118 miles

Rear Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top slight play

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,787 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 65,716 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,745 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 21,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 17,978 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,187 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 UST is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

VN12 UST is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is VN12 UST safe to buy?

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