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VO12 YSR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,568 mi
Last recorded108,568 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YSR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 108,568 miles

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

Handbrake requirements only just met.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 19 Feb 2026 108,568 miles

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

Handbrake requirements only just met.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 98,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,861 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,594 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 90,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,487 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges ,recommend early replacement

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high ,recommend further attention

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,478 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r16 90v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,441 miles

2x child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,334 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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VO12 YSR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 VO12 YSR, 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 VO12 YSR registered?

VO12 YSR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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