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DG12 WWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 WWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 144,565 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Sep 2022 144,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine compartment fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,992 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 137,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,118 miles

no smoke detected on test

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no smoke detected on test

Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,323 miles

no smoke detected on test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,066 miles

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

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

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 WWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WWU, 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 WWU?

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What year was DG12 WWU registered?

DG12 WWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DG12 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 WWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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