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DE12 RHA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 RHA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,867 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine sump corroded/slightly leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 113,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,837 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test holders on screen in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 105,837 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test holders on screen in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking around bead. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking round bead. (5.2.3 (e))

sump heavily corroded, almost porous.

Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking around bead. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking round bead. (5.2.3 (e))

sump heavily corroded, almost porous.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,252 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 59,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,241 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 47,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,115 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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DE12 RHA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE12 RHA, 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 DE12 RHA registered?

DE12 RHA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 RHA safe to buy?

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