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YC62 YEY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YEY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 81,283 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2025 81,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to inner tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damage to outer side wall / tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Play in offside/central Passenger's seat: backrest

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 68,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to inner tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damage to outer side wall / tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Play in offside/central Passenger's seat: backrest

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,859 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,783 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,708 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,304 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,979 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,059 miles

under/trays fitted can not see 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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YC62 YEY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC62 YEY, 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 YC62 YEY registered?

YC62 YEY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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