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DY62 VLR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,044 mi
Last recorded115,044 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VLR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,831 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2025 104,831 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,153 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,153 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished no signs of a leak

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,396 miles

engine breather split

Fail 22 Jun 2021 67,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine breather split

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,433 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 60,433 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,493 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 53,399 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative wire broken near switch (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,439 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 36,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,091 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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DY62 VLR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY62 VLR, 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 DY62 VLR registered?

DY62 VLR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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