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DU12 OVV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,444 mi
Last recorded131,444 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 131,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 125,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 125,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 119,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 110,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,347 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 100,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,567 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,654 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 81,642 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 70,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,096 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,096 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,409 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 OVV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

DU12 OVV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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