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YD12 PYF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,810 mi
Last recorded111,810 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 PYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,912 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 101,911 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,550 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,550 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,953 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2020 72,953 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust center clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 63,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,093 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle may be covering testable items

Rear Both rear brakes are grabbing slightly

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle may be covering testable items

Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,092 miles

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle may be covering testable items

Rear Both rear brakes are grabbing slightly

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle may be covering testable items

Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 45,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,427 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2016 40,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,800 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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YD12 PYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD12 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

YD12 PYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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