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EY12 YSL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,659 mi
Last recorded68,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YSL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 68,657 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH N/S AND O/S REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF rear bushes worn no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded at mid

exhaust corroded at rear

has under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2024 67,081 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF rear bushes worn no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded at mid

exhaust corroded at rear

has under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 66,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding in places

has under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2023 66,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal cracked/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding in places

has under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 May 2022 65,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 53,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,480 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 39,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 38,807 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 38,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 35,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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EY12 YSL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY12 YSL, 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 EY12 YSL registered?

EY12 YSL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is EY12 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 YSL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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