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VU12 WUC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,888 mi
Last recorded115,888 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WUC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 115,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 102,201 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2024 94,846 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 85,906 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 75,941 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 May 2022 75,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2021 71,169 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 64,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,121 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))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 30 May 2017 37,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,624 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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VU12 WUC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU12 WUC, 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 VU12 WUC registered?

VU12 WUC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VU12 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 WUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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