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DE12 UFM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,739 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 68,177 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 68,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,035 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,025 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake pads are getting low

Pass 15 May 2019 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 51,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

e m l light on

parking permit in windscreen zone A

Pass 22 May 2017 46,458 miles

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

osf shock absorber damp

Pass 23 May 2016 42,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

o/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges/cracking on main tread and nail in main tread

Fail 23 May 2016 42,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

o/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges/cracking on main tread and nail in main tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,772 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 UFM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE12 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

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

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