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DE12 VAH

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,907 mi
Last recorded56,907 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VAH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,907 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,383 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 50,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,195 miles

Rear alloy heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,422 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,655 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,850 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 10,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VAH 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 91.7%.

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 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 VAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 VAH registered?

DE12 VAH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DE12 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VAH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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