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DA12 ODE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,886 mi
Last recorded42,886 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ODE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,886 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

unable to open tailgate, boot compartment inspected via folding rear seats

Pass 6 May 2025 42,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to open tailgate, boot compartment inspected via folding rear seats

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 41,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 39,926 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 38,660 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 37,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,352 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 35,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 34,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,545 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,832 miles

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

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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DA12 ODE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA12 ODE, 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 DA12 ODE registered?

DA12 ODE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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