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DG12 VYC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,115 mi
Last recorded48,115 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 48,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 44,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,829 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 41,818 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,848 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 38,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 24,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 20,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,588 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 VYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG12 VYC?

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What year was DG12 VYC registered?

DG12 VYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DG12 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 VYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG12 VYC have outstanding finance?

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