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MA12 YEC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 YEC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 107,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 105,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 103,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,369 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 101,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 99,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,291 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES, GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT 3mm

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,291 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES, GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT 3mm

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,988 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA12 YEC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MA12 YEC, 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 MA12 YEC registered?

MA12 YEC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is MA12 YEC safe to buy?

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