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AK12 JVY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,881 mi
Last recorded108,881 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 108,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 103,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 100,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 97,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 92,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,114 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,503 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 30,555 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,560 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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AK12 JVY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 JVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 JVY registered?

AK12 JVY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 JVY safe to buy?

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