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DG12 FNC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,460 mi
Last recorded138,460 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside headlamp loose

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2025 138,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside headlamp loose

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2024 118,445 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 118,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 88,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,669 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 54,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,876 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 40,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,526 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 40,526 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 22,268 miles

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

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 FNC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

DG12 FNC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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