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YC12 WDX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WDX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,055 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 97,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 96,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,427 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,427 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 90,687 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 90,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,187 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jun 2021 84,187 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 78,759 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 66,390 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,468 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 22 Apr 2018 49,231 miles

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not to cords

Pass 1 Apr 2017 45,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,290 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC12 WDX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC12 WDX, 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 YC12 WDX registered?

YC12 WDX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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