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HY12 UMU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,047 mi
Last recorded93,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UMU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 93,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 84,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 72,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 66,438 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 66,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,608 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 63,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,495 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn thin

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 UMU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 HY12 UMU, 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 HY12 UMU registered?

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

Is HY12 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 UMU 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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