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AK62 ZYJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,513 mi
Last recorded80,513 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 80,513 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush de-bonded excessive vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,308 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front lamps* (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp insecure *Both front positions lamps rested within light unit and are visible* (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play *Inner tie rod* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,327 miles

Front Position lamp insecure *Both front position lamps fit within unit recess however do not remain secure.* (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 72,327 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed *Both front tyres worn/cut exposing cords (185/60 R15 84H)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp insecure *Both front position lamps fit within unit recess however do not remain secure.* (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 64,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,840 miles

Front discs corroded and pitted

emissions to clean to test

exhaust in poor condition

hand brake travel high

head lamps misty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 56,840 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs corroded and pitted

emissions to clean to test

exhaust in poor condition

hand brake travel high

head lamps misty

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,296 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Jumping (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 53,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Jumping (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked/perished and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,800 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,729 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,729 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure Both (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,536 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,586 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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AK62 ZYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AK62 ZYJ, 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 AK62 ZYJ registered?

AK62 ZYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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