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DG12 RUU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,637 mi
Last recorded96,637 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 RUU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 96,637 miles

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

Offside Front Wing mirror cap damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,712 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

engine sump corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 81,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,408 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 67,408 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 57,272 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking on Tread/Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracked on Side Wall + Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front tyres tread getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2017 14,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,323 miles

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 RUU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

DG12 RUU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DG12 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 RUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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