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DU62 VDM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,134 mi
Last recorded117,134 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 VDM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 117,134 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 115,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 96,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023
Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,868 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,708 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front …. inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 57,708 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front …. inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 42,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DU62 VDM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc 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 DU62 VDM, 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 DU62 VDM registered?

DU62 VDM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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