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DY12 NWS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NWS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 91,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,904 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 86,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 81,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 48,513 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,794 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,967 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,373 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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DY12 NWS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY12 NWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY12 NWS?

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What year was DY12 NWS registered?

DY12 NWS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DY12 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NWS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY12 NWS have outstanding finance?

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