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SA12 DFX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,996 mi
Last recorded56,996 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 DFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 51,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 37,600 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,867 miles

both front tyres starting perish side walls

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,333 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

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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SA12 DFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SA12 DFX, 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 SA12 DFX registered?

SA12 DFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is SA12 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 DFX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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