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DN62 EKM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,773 mi
Last recorded136,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 EKM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,773 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 136,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides/ heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

heatshield slightly loose

Fail 25 Apr 2023 115,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides/ heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

heatshield slightly loose

Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,458 miles

Nearside Front vertical link dirt covers deteriorating

exhaust corroding near back box

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2022 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front vertical link dirt covers deteriorating

exhaust corroding near back box

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,836 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,317 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 56,316 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,493 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,557 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,557 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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DN62 EKM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN62 EKM, 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 DN62 EKM registered?

DN62 EKM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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