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YR12 EKB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 EKB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,117 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 100,636 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 24 May 2023 100,636 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 May 2022 94,387 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 26 May 2022 94,387 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2021 88,207 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres cracking

service brake and park brake just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened al (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both....cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,043 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slight perishing in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 71,218 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 40,055 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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YR12 EKB 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 75%.

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 YR12 EKB, 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 YR12 EKB registered?

YR12 EKB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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