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VE12 YBU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 YBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 97,242 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,673 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 89,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 81,876 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 73,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 73,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,387 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,068 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 51,068 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,440 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,429 miles

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

passenger air bag switch off

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,712 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

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 YBU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

VE12 YBU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is VE12 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 YBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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