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BD62 USW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,320 mi
Last recorded63,320 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 USW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and tread at legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 63,230 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joiner sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and tread at legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,655 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 57,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,445 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 52,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 52,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,876 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Dec 2017 44,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 12,943 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 12,943 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb holder fell in headlamp have refitted but loose in headlamp (1.1.A.3b)

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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BD62 USW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD62 USW, 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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BD62 USW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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