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DF12 ENW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,202 mi
Last recorded224,202 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 ENW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 224,202 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 187,402 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 187,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 145,023 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2024 145,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,805 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 114,803 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexy pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hand brake needs slight adjustment.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 104,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also covered in oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,744 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 91,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 81,032 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,777 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 68,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,183 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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DF12 ENW 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 DF12 ENW, 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 DF12 ENW registered?

DF12 ENW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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