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AK12 YBH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,543 mi
Last recorded203,543 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YBH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 203,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 196,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head light levelling been removed

off side front head light has tape over lens and has flat pattern

Fail 5 Aug 2024 196,227 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 188,145 miles

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))

slight plat nearside front steering arm

tape on off side front headlight

Fail 2 Aug 2023 188,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

slight plat nearside front steering arm

Pass 4 Mar 2022 168,407 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 168,407 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 142,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,339 miles

Central exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded but not broken

Central Front wiper blades signs of wear but not excessive

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs signs of corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,347 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 21,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YBH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBH, 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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AK12 YBH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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