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DG12 PFX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,571 mi
Last recorded107,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 PFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,571 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OSR + NSR backing plates missing

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 107,571 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR + NSR backing plates missing

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,912 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 104,882 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,038 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 99,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,854 miles

exhaust system

Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2020 77,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,507 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 69,125 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,241 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,144 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 27,206 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,206 miles

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 PFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

DG12 PFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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