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PX12 VYH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 VYH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 98,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 98,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 89,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 89,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 83,148 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 83,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,384 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 70,374 miles

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

Fuel cap seal is cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 55,378 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 53,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,316 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 50,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,183 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,146 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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PX12 VYH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX12 VYH, 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 PX12 VYH registered?

PX12 VYH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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