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WN12 ZDG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,243 mi
Last recorded114,243 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,243 miles

Large amount of handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,735 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 108,735 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,200 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 103,200 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,811 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also offside rear shock corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,810 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also offside rear shock corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre both rear tyres have nail's in them ()

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 83,507 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre both rear tyres have nail's in them ()

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,830 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,830 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 57,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,754 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 49,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords devoid of tread inside edge, 2mm. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left on it. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm of tread left. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,522 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 50,522 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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WN12 ZDG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN12 ZDG, 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 WN12 ZDG registered?

WN12 ZDG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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