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SJ12 YUC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

242,793 mi
Last recorded242,793 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 YUC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 242,793 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 242,790 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 231,650 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 231,645 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH sides (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 224,205 miles

Rear shock cover insecure

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2022 224,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear shock cover insecure

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2021 220,734 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 220,714 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 213,838 miles

Slight oil leak from sump

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 213,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 14 Feb 2019 189,089 miles

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

Oil leak from sump

Fail 13 Feb 2019 189,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from sump

Pass 26 Feb 2018 167,452 miles

Oil leak oil sump corroded and leaking ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 137,809 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,159 miles

front tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,429 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

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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SJ12 YUC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ12 YUC, 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 SJ12 YUC registered?

SJ12 YUC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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