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YR12 HYG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,809 mi
Last recorded120,809 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 120,809 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 120,809 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 111,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,497 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 105,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,162 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 101,162 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 96,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,933 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 77,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 64,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,339 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HYG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR12 HYG?

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What year was YR12 HYG registered?

YR12 HYG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YR12 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 HYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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