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DE12 YTL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,082 mi
Last recorded44,082 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YTL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 44,082 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 44,068 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 41,183 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 41,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 36,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 36,195 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 29,649 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 29,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 20,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 16,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 15,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 14,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 12,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,877 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 8,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,011 miles

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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DE12 YTL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE12 YTL, 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 DE12 YTL registered?

DE12 YTL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DE12 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 YTL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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