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AK62 ZYW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,154 mi
Last recorded141,154 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,154 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust to rear exhaust box

Fail 16 Apr 2026 141,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake effort lower than o/s

rust to rear exhaust box

Pass 1 May 2025 134,637 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Nearside and offside (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 134,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured n/s and o/s front (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 120,350 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,393 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded slightly

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,125 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,732 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 215.40.R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box (skin) rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,393 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 78,393 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,391 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 17,610 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full check of seat belt

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 ZYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK62 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

AK62 ZYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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