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DU12 OVG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,865 mi
Last recorded137,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 137,865 miles

Nearside 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 rearbox corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 137,865 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside 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 rearbox corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,287 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,035 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,256 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewall

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,992 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Fail 17 Feb 2021 66,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2019 48,215 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 48,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***outer sidewall/shoulder tread lifting*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***outer sidewall/shoulder tread lifting*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ***outer edge*** ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,360 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,611 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 OVG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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