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HY12 UMF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UMF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,130 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 91,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 80,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,995 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 43,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,748 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HY12 UMF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY12 UMF, 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 HY12 UMF registered?

HY12 UMF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is HY12 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 UMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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