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SA12 DHF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,969 mi
Last recorded112,969 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 DHF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 112,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper mechanism slightly seized

Fail 21 Jul 2026 112,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake caliper mechanism slightly seized

Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,690 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,572 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 89,501 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,123 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 84,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust back box outer scale detreating

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 73,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure Sleeve missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust back box outer scale detreating

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 51,962 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 45,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking surface corroded and breaking up (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking surface corroded and breaking up (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm limlit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slight grab when rotated

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some componets

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DHF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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