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SH12 YPP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,710 mi
Last recorded128,710 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YPP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,710 miles

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

Offside reverse light inop.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 128,700 miles

Brake fluid contaminated green (1.8 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside reverse light inop.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 122,405 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 115,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,141 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,096 miles

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

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,704 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing and worn. (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,080 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

front exhaust flexi worn.

sump corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

front exhaust flexi worn.

sump corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,240 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure needs centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,931 miles

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

Exhaust front to centre jointing clamp deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust front to centre jointing clamp deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing on slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,754 miles

Front (number plate)spacing of numbers and letters are non standard

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear (number plate)spacing of numbers and letters are non standard

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 50,754 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short horn relay assembly has non insulated connectors fitted could cause short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure after market horn assembly insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure wiring not secure (1.9.2a)

Front (number plate)spacing of numbers and letters are non standard

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear (number plate)spacing of numbers and letters are non standard

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

incorrect wire used to install horn

Pass 18 May 2015 37,315 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 YPP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 SH12 YPP, 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 YPP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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