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AK12 YBL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,832 mi
Last recorded74,832 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,602 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,835 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge as out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,960 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall and tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,229 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,786 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Offside Front Tyre has a small split on outer sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 48,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Offside Front Tyre has a small split on outer sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,193 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,590 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 37,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 YBL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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