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SH12 YOL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,864 mi
Last recorded108,864 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YOL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 108,860 miles

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

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,172 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 100,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall gouged 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting

fuel tank wet

Fail 11 Oct 2022 88,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall gouged 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting

fuel tank wet

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scoring on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE NEAR THE WEARBANDS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCORING (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 74,214 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak NOT CHECKED (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTTLE LAEKING (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE NEAR THE WEARBANDS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCORING (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 63,890 miles

both front suspension arms have slight play in rear bushes

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front discs slightly corroded

slight blow form front flexi

sump corroded

wind screen has slight marks on it

Fail 22 May 2020 63,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arms have slight play in rear bushes

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front discs slightly corroded

slight blow form front flexi

sump corroded

wind screen has slight marks on it

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,678 miles

sump corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 54,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust centre sleeve broken

sump corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,080 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 39,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 28,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 28,451 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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SH12 YOL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SH12 YOL, 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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SH12 YOL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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