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AX12 BYL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BYL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 104,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 104,408 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 104,364 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 98,871 miles

One wheel bolt missing Drivers Side Front

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 90,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,778 miles

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

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

REAR EXHUAST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 22 May 2021 78,774 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

REAR EXHUAST SILENCER CORRODED

Steering system slightly rough LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer sheild corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 68,998 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 68,996 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,086 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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AX12 BYL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AX12 BYL, 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 AX12 BYL registered?

AX12 BYL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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