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SG12 FYT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 FYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 160,253 miles

Advise o/s driveshaft heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.36 mm to bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 160,235 miles

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

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

Advise o/s driveshaft heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.36 mm to bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 144,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded. heat shield loose. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 133,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake shield loose.

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 117,283 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 117,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad loose and rattling (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,557 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,127 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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SG12 FYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG12 FYT, 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 SG12 FYT registered?

SG12 FYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is SG12 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 FYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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