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WF12 ZCV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,112 mi
Last recorded95,112 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 ZCV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,112 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 95,112 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,876 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 89,876 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive free play. ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,545 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive free play. ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 85,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive free play. ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. Cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. Cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive free play. ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,322 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Causing abnormal tyre wear on inner edges. ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edges close to cords.

Saw-tooth tyre wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 46,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven on inner edge + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,348 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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WF12 ZCV 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 73.3%.

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 WF12 ZCV, 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 WF12 ZCV registered?

WF12 ZCV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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