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EL12 DLL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,614 mi
Last recorded126,614 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 DLL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,614 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2024 121,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,545 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 81,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,494 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EL12 DLL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EL12 DLL, 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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EL12 DLL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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