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DY12 XAK

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XAK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 87,435 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 87,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2023 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,112 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,400 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XAK 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 DY12 XAK, 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 DY12 XAK registered?

DY12 XAK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DY12 XAK safe to buy?

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