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SC12 ZDF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,981 mi
Last recorded83,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 83,981 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 83,981 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 81,269 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,530 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 78,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,984 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,333 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 71,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 60,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 60,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,371 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 45,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2015 13,067 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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SC12 ZDF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 SC12 ZDF, 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 SC12 ZDF registered?

SC12 ZDF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is SC12 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 ZDF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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