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VK12 YZV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,927 mi
Last recorded129,927 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YZV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,927 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 129,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2025 119,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 119,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp between dpf and center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 111,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 102,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,552 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 68,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav/phone holder placed on passenger seat. ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 30,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,790 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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VK12 YZV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK12 YZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 YZV registered?

VK12 YZV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 YZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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