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FY12 UPT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,055 mi
Last recorded75,055 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UPT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 75,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,317 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 74,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,180 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,443 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,592 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,581 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2020 54,581 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 29,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,652 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 UPT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

FY12 UPT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is FY12 UPT safe to buy?

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