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SH12 YPG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,953 mi
Last recorded128,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 128,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose at back box

Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 120,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,339 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking / perishing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,730 miles

both rear wheels stiff to rotate (minor bind)

near side rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 108,619 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 96,026 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 96,026 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 80,043 miles

Sump starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Fail 25 May 2018 80,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Sump starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 26 May 2017 65,270 miles

Minor Oil Leak Present

Slight Edgewear On Tyres All Round

Pass 16 May 2016 50,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 36,792 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YPG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH12 YPG, 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 SH12 YPG registered?

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

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