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DF12 HFR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,160 mi
Last recorded120,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HFR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 120,160 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,966 miles

Offside Rear lens broke

Pass 22 Dec 2023 115,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2023 115,260 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2022 113,029 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bushes pulled away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped

osr seat back moves and bracket broke away,

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,499 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,974 miles

Rear exhaust shield worn

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,747 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,324 miles

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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DF12 HFR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DF12 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

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

Is DF12 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 HFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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