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YA12 YVF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,600 mi
Last recorded111,600 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YVF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,841 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 104,837 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,112 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,112 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,963 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,364 miles

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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 YVF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA12 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

YA12 YVF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is YA12 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 YVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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