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VE12 YBC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,811 mi
Last recorded102,811 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 YBC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 102,811 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,559 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,531 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,661 miles

Exhaust condition

Fail 26 Apr 2021 85,661 miles

Exhaust condition

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 71,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,920 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 48,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,245 miles

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

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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VE12 YBC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE12 YBC, 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 VE12 YBC registered?

VE12 YBC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is VE12 YBC safe to buy?

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