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DE12 ZTP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZTP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 127,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 112,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,630 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 104,619 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 ZTP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTP, 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 ZTP registered?

DE12 ZTP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DE12 ZTP safe to buy?

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