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MF12 FDG

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 FDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2026 94,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also scrubbing both outer edges down to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/15 also scrubbing both outer edges down to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 88,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also scrubbing both outer edges down to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/15 also scrubbing both outer edges down to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,465 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,488 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp, replaced (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,315 miles

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

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight play in both front strut top mountings

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 67,315 miles

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

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

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight play in both front strut top mountings

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 56,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,736 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 47,625 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 37,393 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 37,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,522 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,386 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 28,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MF12 FDG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF12 FDG, 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 MF12 FDG registered?

MF12 FDG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is MF12 FDG safe to buy?

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