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PF12 DMY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 DMY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,487 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2025 91,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 91,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 77,039 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 73,486 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 73,486 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged and faded letters (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 68,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides small splits (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes worn /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,802 miles

nsf tyre has cracks on outer wall/thread change asap

nsf tyre on the limit advise to change asap

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 49,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 41,238 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 29,876 miles

Offside Front head lamp damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2017 29,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front head lamp damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2016 14,027 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 14,013 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PF12 DMY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PF12 DMY, 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 PF12 DMY registered?

PF12 DMY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is PF12 DMY safe to buy?

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