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YR12 RFL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,368 mi
Last recorded56,368 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,772 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 48,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 45,624 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 45,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,102 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 11 Mar 2021 38,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slightly out of shape and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 38,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slightly out of shape and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 32,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,021 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,882 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 14,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,578 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 RFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

YR12 RFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 RFL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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