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OU12 YRE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,354 mi
Last recorded83,354 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 YRE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,911 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 70,911 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not in bracket (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,593 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 14,274 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 14,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,357 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 21,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OU12 YRE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 OU12 YRE, 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 OU12 YRE registered?

OU12 YRE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is OU12 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 YRE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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