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YH12 TKJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,297 mi
Last recorded81,297 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 TKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,297 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 70,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,759 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,908 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under guards fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,220 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,518 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 45,517 miles

Fuel hose leaking High Pressure Fuel pump on rocker cover Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,275 miles

Covers Fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,718 miles

covers fitted underside

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,799 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 TKJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

YH12 TKJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YH12 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 TKJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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