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FY12 MKL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 MKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 81,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,091 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer casing, starting to detached

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,859 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,756 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Backbox casing corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,440 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

backbox casing corroded

handbrake lever has excessive travel

Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,440 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

backbox casing corroded

handbrake lever has excessive travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,125 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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FY12 MKL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY12 MKL, 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 FY12 MKL registered?

FY12 MKL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is FY12 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 MKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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