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DG12 FUM

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 97,174 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 84,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,698 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 77,689 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,718 miles

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,213 miles

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 72,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,357 miles

Sump gasket starting to leak oil

Nearside front shock absorber slightly misting of oil

Offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber slightly misting of oil

Offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Sump gasket starting to leak oil

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,348 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 33,348 miles

Nearside Front 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 FUM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

DG12 FUM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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