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VO12 YZH

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,065 mi
Last recorded90,065 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YZH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlight bracket plastic welded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlight bracket plastic welded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,380 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 81,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tailgate can not be opened

Fail 11 Mar 2024 72,389 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tailgate can not be opened

Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,912 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 62,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,099 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted cannot test some components

Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,127 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,387 miles

rear tyres perished and stepped on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,102 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 YZH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZH, 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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VO12 YZH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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