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DG12 EWB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,194 mi
Last recorded114,194 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 114,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 108,172 miles

minor blow from back box

minor leak on n/s/f strut

Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,423 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 99,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,543 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking engine bay close to fuel filter ('T' piece) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

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

Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,299 miles

Exhaust a little corroded in places

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

Engine cover fitted

Smoke test carried out, no reading detected by smoke meter 0.00, therefore Max 0.5m-1 reached

Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,431 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 51,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated and delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 34,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EWB, 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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DG12 EWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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