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HY12 UOO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UOO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 121,758 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play when rocked side to side

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 121,758 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play when rocked side to side

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,393 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs at bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low and warning flashing on dash

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting before subframe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and weak at pipe into back box

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 115,393 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs at bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low and warning flashing on dash

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting before subframe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and weak at pipe into back box

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 109,220 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres around inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 102,568 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 102,568 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,891 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,949 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,406 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,308 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,573 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 27,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UOO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY12 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

HY12 UOO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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