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Y17 MWN

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,493 mi
Last recorded106,493 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 MWN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 106,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 106,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 100,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,907 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 91,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 63,257 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,348 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 34,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and has flat spot (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 20,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y17 MWN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y17 MWN, 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 Y17 MWN registered?

Y17 MWN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is Y17 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 MWN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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