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YH12 HVF

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,173 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 70,858 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 70,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,856 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 64,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust front flexy failing and clamp corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 58,407 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 58,407 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,979 miles

Cambelt due??

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 47,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Cambelt due??

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,592 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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YH12 HVF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH12 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

YH12 HVF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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