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AK12 YBE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,824 mi
Last recorded70,824 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 70,824 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 65,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,352 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,811 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 51,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic covers underside of vehicle

Fail 16 May 2019 51,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

plastic covers underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2018 47,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 42,815 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,038 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 YBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

AK12 YBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AK12 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 YBE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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