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AF12 MYU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,722 mi
Last recorded115,722 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 115,722 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slight bind also lots of dust coming out when rotating wheels so may need a brake service soon (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexy starting to deteriorate

front brake pads @ about 4mm

park brake travel approaching service travel limit

Fail 24 Apr 2025 115,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slight bind also lots of dust coming out when rotating wheels so may need a brake service soon (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres completely bald on inner shoulders. must be getting close to cords but not yet to fail criteria. Advise replacing for safety

exhaust flexy starting to deteriorate

front brake pads @ about 4mm

park brake travel approaching service travel limit

Pass 20 Apr 2023 111,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section becoming slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge appears slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner tread block ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge appears slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 19 Apr 2023 111,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps corroded and broken exhaust dropped on the catch plate (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner tread block ()

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,781 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamps very corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,233 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and heavily perished and cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2021 94,233 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and heavily perished and cracked

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,176 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked on inner edge but no cords visible at this time

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,371 miles

set headlamp adjuster to zero

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,742 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 35,738 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

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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AF12 MYU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF12 MYU, 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 AF12 MYU registered?

AF12 MYU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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