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YA12 YTT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,683 mi
Last recorded128,683 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YTT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

boot wont open

Fail 9 Dec 2024 128,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

boot wont open

front fog lamps not working

Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 118,843 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 118,843 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,953 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 85,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 64,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,121 miles

Both wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 44,121 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Caliper lever appears to be seized.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Close to limit. (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,351 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,762 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 73,762 miles

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

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

oil leak from switch(sump)

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 YTT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA12 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

YA12 YTT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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