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WJ12 LYT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,750 mi
Last recorded63,750 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 LYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 63,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 63,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,408 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 59,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on out edge of the tread 215 45 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,776 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

drivers inner door handle stiff operation

Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,835 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 46,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 43,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,823 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 40,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 38,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,502 miles

Front Outer both offside & nearside tyres worn

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,679 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,465 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,753 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,636 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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WJ12 LYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver 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 WJ12 LYT, 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 WJ12 LYT registered?

WJ12 LYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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