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YD12 RBZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 RBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,283 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2026 86,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,961 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (Inside edge replace soon) Also cleated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 80,958 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust is deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (Inside edge replace soon) Also cleated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,573 miles

Exhaust is deteriortaed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge cleated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 75,571 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust is deteriortaed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge cleated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake lever has free play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (O/S looks to have been hot) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,180 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Looks to have been hot?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge cleated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 71,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust is deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Looks to have been hot?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge cleated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,070 miles

Central exhaust sleeve is deteriorated

Exhaust is deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (worn edges/cleated) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,602 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,125 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,071 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 46,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,690 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inside sidewall but no cords are showing

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 RBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

YD12 RBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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