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YD12 CBY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,329 mi
Last recorded132,329 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 CBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 132,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 114,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 114,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,068 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 105,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rack arm inner ball joint play

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,526 miles

Fuel system component leaking under engine cover (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,352 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,914 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Slight play ns steering rack end

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Slight play ns steering rack end

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes appear worn - advise further inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2015 52,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes appear worn - advise further inspection

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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YD12 CBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD12 CBY, 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 YD12 CBY registered?

YD12 CBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 CBY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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