2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · SY12 UFM
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 102,473 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY12 UFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 102,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY12 UFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Ibiza (SY12 UFM) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SY12 UFM Mileage History
- 05/05/202396,215 mi
- 10/05/202396,233 mi+18 mi
- 16/04/202498,170 mi+1,937 mi
- 06/05/2025100,377 mi+2,207 mi
- 21/04/2026102,473 mi+2,096 mi
Average of roughly 2,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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