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Y50 ALB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 ALB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 103,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 103,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2024 97,006 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 97,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,504 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,999 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,910 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,610 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 24,610 miles

Offside 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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Y50 ALB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y50 ALB, 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 Y50 ALB registered?

Y50 ALB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is Y50 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 ALB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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