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YR12 RFJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2025 106,090 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly displaced from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 - slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 101,362 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,799 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fault with headlight switch or ignition switch, lights doesn't switch off and ignition comes on when headlight switch operated

Fail 23 Oct 2023 92,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fault with headlight switch or ignition switch, lights doesn't switch off and ignition comes on when headlight switch operated

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

light switch broken but still works

Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

light switch broken but still works

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 81,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear back plate /drum damp from fluid

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,420 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 74,420 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,471 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 64,083 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))

front shockers slight misting of oil

slight play in steering rack ends

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,248 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,569 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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YR12 RFJ 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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

YR12 RFJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YR12 RFJ safe to buy?

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