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DG12 EVR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 EVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,220 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

stone chip

Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread depth on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread depth on 2mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,370 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread depth on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread depth on 2mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,247 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,587 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake high travel

Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,179 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,763 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

DG12 EVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is DG12 EVR safe to buy?

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