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DU12 OVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 82,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 79,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,887 miles

Brake lever has slight reserve travel

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 74,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake lever has slight reserve travel

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,597 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,756 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,417 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 OVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc 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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

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

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