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PF12 DMZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 DMZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 71,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,895 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring above shock top bearing / noisy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3/3/3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,085 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 68,531 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 63,516 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Jan 2019 63,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,489 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2017 39,489 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,850 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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PF12 DMZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 PF12 DMZ, 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 DMZ registered?

PF12 DMZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is PF12 DMZ safe to buy?

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