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SA12 DGF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 DGF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 66,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,020 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 55,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake disc backing plate corroded

nearside rear shock absorber/strut cover damaged

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

Fail 26 Apr 2022 55,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake disc backing plate corroded

nearside rear shock absorber/strut cover damaged

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 52,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,131 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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SA12 DGF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DGF, 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 DGF registered?

SA12 DGF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SA12 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 DGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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