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YH12 HVB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,450 mi
Last recorded76,450 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HVB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,480 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 59,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 56,540 miles

sump rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,786 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

front wipers torn still clearing screen

Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers torn still clearing screen

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,349 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 28,349 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder stuck on windscreen (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,730 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn 2 to 3mm

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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YH12 HVB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 YH12 HVB, 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 YH12 HVB registered?

YH12 HVB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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