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DK12 TEO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,726 mi
Last recorded92,726 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TEO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 83,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,469 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 69,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 58,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,298 miles

Central Unable to check certain brake and fuel pipes due to full length plastic under trays.

Rear outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded but exhaust not blowing.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort ZERO.reading (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DK12 TEO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK12 TEO, 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

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What year was DK12 TEO registered?

DK12 TEO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is DK12 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 TEO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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