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DU12 OAG

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,597 mi
Last recorded147,597 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OAG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 147,597 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear perished to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear lower seat back slightly loose

Pass 21 Feb 2025 137,738 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 128,509 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 112,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,370 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner tread

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake cable over adjusted (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,370 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner tread

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake cable over adjusted (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,875 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,494 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,657 miles

Brake fluid level just above minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

N/S/R parking brake mechanism does not fully return

O/S/F tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres uneven wear / sawtoothed on the inside edge

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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DU12 OAG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU12 OAG, 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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DU12 OAG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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