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PY12 CSO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 CSO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 102,366 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 102,336 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 92,235 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,211 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 86,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,113 miles

Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2022 80,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,703 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 66,703 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 52,893 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 31 May 2018 42,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,354 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/15

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,802 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 29,802 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,009 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 24,009 miles

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

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

Offside 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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PY12 CSO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PY12 CSO, 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 PY12 CSO registered?

PY12 CSO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is PY12 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 CSO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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