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SK12 YEV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 74,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 70,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 66,279 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 66,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,908 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 53,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,999 miles

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

Nearside Front disc has signs of heat

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 52,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front disc has signs of heat

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi bonding breaking away

Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,859 miles

Front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front wind screen damaged

Nearside Rear tyre heaviley cracked

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front wind screen damaged

Nearside Rear tyre heaviley cracked

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 32,093 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,371 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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SK12 YEV 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 70.6%.

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 SK12 YEV, 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 SK12 YEV registered?

SK12 YEV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is SK12 YEV safe to buy?

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