2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · VE12 YBK
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 107,453 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 YBK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 107,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 YBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Ibiza (VE12 YBK) between February 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”.
VE12 YBK Mileage History
- 03/02/201524,916 mi
- 22/02/201635,593 mi+10,677 mi
- 09/10/201747,642 mi+12,049 mi
- 09/10/201747,642 mi
- 29/11/201747,776 mi+134 mi
- 03/12/201862,399 mi+14,623 mi
- 05/02/202074,099 mi+11,700 mi
- 06/02/202074,102 mi+3 mi
- 04/02/202183,157 mi+9,055 mi
- 19/01/202289,654 mi+6,497 mi
- 19/01/202289,654 mi
- 27/01/202395,644 mi+5,990 mi
- 27/01/202395,644 mi
- 12/02/2024101,375 mi+5,731 mi
- 10/03/2025104,048 mi+2,673 mi
- 29/06/2026107,453 mi+3,405 mi
Average of roughly 7,240 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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