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DV12 HYC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 96,357 miles

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,813 miles

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2025 94,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,335 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 93,335 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,290 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 87,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated sidewalls deteriorated due to being run flat (5.2.3 (l))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,074 miles

Engine covers fitted time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge close to wear limit !!!

Offside Rear tyre perished !!

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

slight brake imbalance front 27%

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on 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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DV12 HYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV12 HYC, 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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DV12 HYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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