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DE62 UAC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 UAC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover broken

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber cover broken

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,606 miles

front brake judder

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear wheel starting to bind

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,801 miles

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,634 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 64,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

tracking requires adjustment

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 51,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge 1856015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of certain items

internal headlight adjuster moved

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 UAC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DE62 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

DE62 UAC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is DE62 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 UAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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