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OY12 YSM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,694 mi
Last recorded147,694 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YSM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 147,694 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 147,693 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 142,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2025 142,186 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,230 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,223 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 113,665 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,000 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 96,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OY12 YSM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY12 YSM, 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 OY12 YSM registered?

OY12 YSM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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