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DN62 XCT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 XCT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 118,069 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,395 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2024 105,121 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,694 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 94,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,795 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 68,539 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged been jacked up on sill

Fail 30 Nov 2018 49,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to suspension fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside and nearside fronts not fitted (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure front and rear stick on plates (0.1 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage missing offside and nearside fronts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air bag punctured (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged been jacked up on sill

Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,466 miles

advise o/s/r shock absorber misted with oil

Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,784 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 XCT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

DN62 XCT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is DN62 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 XCT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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