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DK12 TRZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,539 mi
Last recorded66,539 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TRZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracking. (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And lens cracked. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 66,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracking. (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high.

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And lens cracked. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 61,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,887 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 55,887 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,717 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 48,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat tilt not working

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 32,436 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 25,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 TRZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

DK12 TRZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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