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DG12 CNE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 94,696 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 94,696 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,173 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,643 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,876 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 66,876 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,114 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 52,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,163 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,268 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking/perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2021 29,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking/perishing

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 16,798 miles

Advise fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2019 11,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 11,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 9,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 8,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 6,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 4,884 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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DG12 CNE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG12 CNE, 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 DG12 CNE registered?

DG12 CNE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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