2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · HF12 MEV
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 88,752 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF12 MEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 88,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HF12 MEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Ibiza (HF12 MEV) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HF12 MEV Mileage History
- 21/03/202266,790 mi
- 20/03/202375,017 mi+8,227 mi
- 10/05/202484,751 mi+9,734 mi
- 13/05/202484,751 mi
- 02/05/202588,752 mi+4,001 mi
Average of roughly 7,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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