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DL12 ABZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,831 mi
Last recorded77,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 ABZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,831 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,739 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 73,702 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded through

Fail 10 Jul 2024 73,699 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded through

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,315 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 70,313 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 68,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,104 miles

power steering pipes are corroded

suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 66,104 miles

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

power steering pipes are corroded

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,907 miles

slight play in ns rear shock top

Pass 13 Jul 2017 4,328 miles

nail in ns front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,238 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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DL12 ABZ 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 DL12 ABZ, 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 DL12 ABZ registered?

DL12 ABZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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