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DL12 GME

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,436 mi
Last recorded140,436 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 GME
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 140,436 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 129,844 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 79,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,668 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,116 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 56,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,551 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 43,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,870 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 GME is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GME, 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 GME registered?

DL12 GME is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DL12 GME safe to buy?

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