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YS12 XYK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 XYK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 105,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak lower engine

Pass 12 Apr 2025 99,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 98,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 93,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,906 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 76,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 71,724 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 65,121 miles

offside & nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls & between tread

Fail 29 May 2018 65,121 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

offside & nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls & between tread

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,732 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 XYK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

YS12 XYK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is YS12 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 XYK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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