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DL12 OTS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,980 mi
Last recorded68,980 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 OTS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,974 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 65,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and perished. 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and perished. 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and perished. 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 57,223 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 57,222 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 52,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer and perished . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 49,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 46,544 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on lower arms separating and deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,404 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 36,409 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished between treads - made in 2012

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 32,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,890 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 OTS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

DL12 OTS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is DL12 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 OTS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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