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YS12 FKW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,806 mi
Last recorded136,806 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 FKW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable o/s front steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 136,806 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable o/s front steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 130,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 125,005 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Repaired on site (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 113,045 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 113,045 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 104,340 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 94,783 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 76,762 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,060 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 39,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,961 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 FKW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

YS12 FKW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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