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FG12 YKR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,381 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both smoked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both smoked (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both are 4D plates (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both smoked (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 89,369 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Unable to test due to insufficient washer fluid (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both smoked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both smoked (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both are 4D plates (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both smoked (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both smoked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Non standard fitted (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both smoked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both smoked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Non standard fitted (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both smoked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding/dragging, brake adjustment incorrect

Non standard registration plates fitted front and rear

Rear lights and front indicators have smoked covering, reducing light and visibility.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 68,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap is a temporary push in type, does not seal effectively and is insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding/dragging, brake adjustment incorrect

Non standard registration plates fitted front and rear

Rear lights and front indicators have smoked covering, reducing light and visibility.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 59,246 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 59,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 39,899 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,106 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,525 miles

both front tyres slightly low on tread

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,366 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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FG12 YKR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 FG12 YKR, 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 FG12 YKR registered?

FG12 YKR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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