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DK12 THF

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,380 mi
Last recorded78,380 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 THF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,380 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

ubcc

Fail 28 Jan 2025 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

ubcc

Pass 24 Feb 2024 73,485 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 73,485 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 73,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are worn low offside are ok advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn no excessive movement advise inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ram cover has come adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mil can be measured on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 67,904 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,261 miles

dash clocks indicate a bulb out but all exterior light working

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres inner walls slight cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,379 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,115 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 28,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,208 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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DK12 THF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK12 THF, 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 DK12 THF registered?

DK12 THF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 THF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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