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DS12 JYT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,677 mi
Last recorded63,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 63,658 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 56,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 56,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,137 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 37,442 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 37,442 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,653 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 33,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 29,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 29,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 24,180 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 24,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,922 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 20,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 15,838 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Sidewall Slight Buldge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 7,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 6,749 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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DS12 JYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS12 JYT, 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 DS12 JYT registered?

DS12 JYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is DS12 JYT safe to buy?

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