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SH12 YPL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,638 miles

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

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

REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,475 miles

Central Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 84,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 102,775 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 82,123 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 77,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2018 55,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 50,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 16 May 2017 50,126 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 20 May 2016 43,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 43,364 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,633 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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SH12 YPL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

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

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