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DG12 CTE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,946 mi
Last recorded95,946 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,946 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,364 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal split but still sealing

Fail 29 Jul 2021 63,364 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal split but still sealing

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,176 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 56,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 40 17 V Pirelli P7 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,971 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,303 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 CTE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 DG12 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

DG12 CTE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DG12 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 CTE 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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