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DF12 OJW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,171 mi
Last recorded110,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 110,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 108,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 108,356 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,531 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,935 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect some under body components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

DF12 OJW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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