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DS12 UTR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,137 mi
Last recorded78,137 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 UTR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,137 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 78,135 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring is perished.

windscreen wipers are smearing slightly.

Fail 9 Mar 2026 77,250 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring is perished.

windscreen wipers are smearing slightly.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,601 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 71,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 67,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,959 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake lever travel high may require adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,569 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,569 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel removal/assessment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

handbrake high advise adjustment

under shields fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,883 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2018 32,232 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,358 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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DS12 UTR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS12 UTR, 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 DS12 UTR registered?

DS12 UTR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DS12 UTR safe to buy?

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