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WJ12 VAV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VAV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,233 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 69,939 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 69,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner front tyre worn on in side

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,754 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,924 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,237 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 39,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,862 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 17,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 5,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 4,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 3,733 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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WJ12 VAV 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 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 WJ12 VAV, 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 WJ12 VAV registered?

WJ12 VAV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WJ12 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 VAV 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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