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YD12 SFX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 SFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,775 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,703 miles

hand brake travel becoming long

only one reverse light working

rear exhaust box casing corroded

stratches on front screen nearside

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,949 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,081 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 58,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,677 miles

Windscreen has light scratching but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,123 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged/splitting

osf tyre worn excessively on edges and inner sidewall splitting

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2017 46,123 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged/splitting

osf tyre worn excessively on edges and inner sidewall splitting

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 27,874 miles

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 SFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD12 SFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 SFX registered?

YD12 SFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YD12 SFX safe to buy?

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