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AV62 XAC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,072 mi
Last recorded140,072 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XAC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 140,072 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 140,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,627 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 135,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 129,051 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,155 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 124,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 103,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 103,300 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,005 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 85,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud has dropped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 85,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud has dropped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 77,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 65,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,050 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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AV62 XAC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV62 XAC, 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 AV62 XAC registered?

AV62 XAC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is AV62 XAC safe to buy?

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