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YS12 DOA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 DOA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 93,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,144 miles

Both front wheels slightly damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp bottom mounting broken but lamp secure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,442 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp bottom mounting broken but lamp secure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,442 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp bottom mounting broken but lamp secure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Fail 3 Oct 2019 60,044 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,906 miles

exhaust silencer boxes have been removed

Fail 18 Mar 2016 25,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust silencer boxes have been removed

Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,791 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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YS12 DOA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS12 DOA, 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 YS12 DOA registered?

YS12 DOA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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