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DG12 VYF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,514 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside REAR bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Worn misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle beam / spring cups corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 88,197 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Rear Axle beam corroded @ spring cups

Fail 30 May 2025 88,197 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded @ spring cups

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,985 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 82,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,976 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 63,976 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,828 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,723 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking on inside wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking on inside wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 31,712 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,712 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 VYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

DG12 VYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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