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YD12 TYT

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,515 mi
Last recorded114,515 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 114,515 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 114,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 106,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine noisey

Fail 20 Aug 2024 106,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,593 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 96,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,356 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively just met requirements (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet catch stiff in operation but can be closed as inteneded

covers fitted

drivers seat tilt mechanism inop and fixed in upright position

heat shield loose

Fail 27 Oct 2022 92,356 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively just met requirements (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb had been fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet catch stiff in operation but can be closed as inteneded

covers fitted

drivers seat tilt mechanism inop and fixed in upright position

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,302 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2018 69,606 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 69,606 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,958 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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