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EJ12 DFY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,239 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 46,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 40,041 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 33,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2mm - 215/45/16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 2 mm n/s/f on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,303 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 13,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,090 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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EJ12 DFY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EJ12 DFY, 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 EJ12 DFY registered?

EJ12 DFY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is EJ12 DFY safe to buy?

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