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YC62 YFO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,841 mi
Last recorded163,841 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YFO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 163,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 161,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 160,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 152,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 149,549 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector has slight damage.

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 149,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall has cuts (Marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Reflector has slight damage.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 142,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads are over half worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear silencer is badly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 142,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads are over half worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer is badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,846 miles

(All) Brake discs have slight corrosion

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,894 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Stepped on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 215/45R16 86H. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer casing split. One piece system fitted.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,894 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Mirror glass had sticker residue obscuring clear view to rear. (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Stepped on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 215/45R16 86H. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer casing split. One piece system fitted.

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Neither seat back fitted correctly into mountings. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,539 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,858 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,858 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,134 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YFO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFO, 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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YC62 YFO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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