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YC62 YFL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,134 mi
Last recorded117,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 112,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished and dust covers adrift.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,583 miles

Center Exhaust Sleeve Poor Condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake travel.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts judder. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Adrift And Bump Stop Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Front Of Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 92,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Adrift And Bump Stop Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Front Of Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,323 miles

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

handbrake lever as little reserve travel remaining

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,131 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 51,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,590 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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YC62 YFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YC62 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

YC62 YFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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