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DG12 FUE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FUE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 130,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 130,545 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,968 miles

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play

Sump pan corroded and signs of leaks

Fail 7 Feb 2019 109,968 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play

Sump pan corroded and signs of leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,979 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FUE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

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

Is DG12 FUE safe to buy?

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