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FY12 NYC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 NYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 112,450 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Fail 2 Jul 2026 112,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 112,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 107,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,027 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 101,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 94,890 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 94,856 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle hadle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,726 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 88,726 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 84,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside/nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,955 miles

covers fitted under body

Pass 21 Mar 2020 79,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 64,474 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,501 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,378 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear seat belt buckle casing broken. function not impaired

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber foam dampers broken/adrift

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 NYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY12 NYC, 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 FY12 NYC registered?

FY12 NYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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