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DE62 MDV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,619 mi
Last recorded116,619 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 MDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 116,619 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 116,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,096 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 100,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 96,589 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 96,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened scuering bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,230 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,022 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,120 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2016 50,111 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,801 miles

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

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

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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DE62 MDV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc 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 DE62 MDV, 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 DE62 MDV registered?

DE62 MDV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DE62 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 MDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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