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FY12 URB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 URB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,254 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,246 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,544 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre damaged to outer wall

nearside rear tyre splitting & perishing (inner wall)

offside & nearside rear brake discs worn / corroding

offside & nearside rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust box corroding

rear number plate security

Fail 22 Mar 2018 50,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 215/40R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear number plate security

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. lower bolt (6.2.A.2)

both front tyres worn to edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre damaged to outer wall

nearside rear tyre splitting & perishing (inner wall)

offside & nearside rear brake discs worn / corroding

offside & nearside rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 38,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,990 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 URB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URB, 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 URB registered?

FY12 URB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FY12 URB safe to buy?

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