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AP62 FTF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,596 mi
Last recorded128,596 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 128,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear underneath covered in underseal

Pass 15 Feb 2024 111,016 miles

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

Front Headlamps have mist

Fail 8 Feb 2024 111,012 miles

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

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

Front Headlamps have mist

Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,237 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 101,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,403 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,402 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,908 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,908 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,374 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Rear silencer deteriorated

Undertrays fitted, Some underbody parts not inspected

Fail 23 Oct 2019 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Rear silencer deteriorated

Undertrays fitted, Some underbody parts not inspected

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but no cords visible, (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated front and rear.

screw in o/s rear tyre tread.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but no cords visible, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust deteriorated front and rear.

screw in o/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,449 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge very low (4.1.E.1)

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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AP62 FTF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AP62 FTF, 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 AP62 FTF registered?

AP62 FTF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is AP62 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 FTF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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