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DU12 OBS

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,991 mi
Last recorded105,991 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 105,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,458 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 97,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has major tearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has major tearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has major tearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has major tearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,008 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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DU12 OBS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DU12 OBS, 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 DU12 OBS registered?

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

Is DU12 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 OBS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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