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DE12 ZPM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,039 mi
Last recorded65,039 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZPM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 65,039 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 65,038 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Undertray not fully secure Exhaust heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 54,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 51,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 42,227 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front lamp broken but still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 42,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front lamp broken but still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,814 miles

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

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))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,516 miles

Front registration plate cracked/damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bodywork damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2016 20,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Sep 2016 20,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,010 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 16,010 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside 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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DE12 ZPM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZPM, 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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DE12 ZPM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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