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DG62 VWA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 98,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,754 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside track rod end dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,519 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

tyres are different sizes front and rear

Fail 22 Nov 2023 92,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

tyres are different sizes front and rear

Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,260 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted to front and rear

fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,395 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

different sized tyres front to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,995 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 86,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 85,126 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,347 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 37,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,604 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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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DG62 VWA 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 DG62 VWA, 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 DG62 VWA registered?

DG62 VWA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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The MOT history for DG62 VWA 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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