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WJ12 VHY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,146 mi
Last recorded117,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,264 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,183 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 82,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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 8 May 2021 75,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 75,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 69,494 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VHY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

WJ12 VHY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is WJ12 VHY safe to buy?

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