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DF12 HFE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,565 mi
Last recorded70,565 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HFE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 70,565 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2026 70,381 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,868 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in cv gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 59,345 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in cv gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,156 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 46,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 34,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,281 miles

under trays fitted restricting general view of underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2022 33,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted restricting general view of underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 32,443 miles

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,147 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 18,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 15,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,898 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 HFE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

DF12 HFE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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