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VO12 YZJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,486 mi
Last recorded75,486 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,486 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 70,262 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 65,227 miles

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn inner shoulder also cut on tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge, cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2024 65,227 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn inner shoulder also cut on tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge, cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,925 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside washer jet partially blocked,providing enough fluid to clear screen at time of test)

Pass 4 May 2022 53,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 46,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 34,628 miles

Offside Front tyre nearly void of tread on very inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YZJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VO12 YZJ, 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 VO12 YZJ registered?

VO12 YZJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 YZJ 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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