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YR12 RFY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,123 mi
Last recorded116,123 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 116,123 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 134,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,004 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2021

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,125 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,125 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,045 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,034 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction tom tom in wiper zone (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,785 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 59,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,988 miles

Unable to check nsr and rear centre seatbelt (child seat)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 23,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RFY 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 RFY, 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

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What year was YR12 RFY registered?

YR12 RFY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YR12 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 RFY 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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