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YA12 OMV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 OMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 64,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlamp condensation in lens

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

handbrake slightly high travel

Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlamp condensation in lens

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

handbrake slightly high travel

Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,558 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 50,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,248 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 49,248 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,479 miles

offside front tyre worn edges close to limit

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2017 36,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn edges close to limit

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,666 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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YA12 OMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YA12 OMV, 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 YA12 OMV registered?

YA12 OMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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