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DF12 VYT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,211 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 95,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 86,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Heat shield is loose, missing clips

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox outer skin excessively corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 63,358 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox outer skin excessively corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,941 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 53,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,432 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 VYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

DF12 VYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is DF12 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 VYT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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