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KM12 YPY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YPY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 105,414 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 100,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,360 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 93,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,012 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated, rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 89,012 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated, rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,374 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))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

offside rear wheel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 18 Nov 2021 86,374 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

offside rear wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,009 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 63,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 57,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 31 May 2017 54,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 47,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,412 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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KM12 YPY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KM12 YPY, 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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KM12 YPY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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