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DY62 VMD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,483 mi
Last recorded114,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VMD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,483 miles

Nearside slight play steering rack end

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,305 miles

Offside Front door - interior release very stiff

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 7 Feb 2025 109,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door - interior release very stiff

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

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,743 miles

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

Nearside slight play steering rack end

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 105,740 miles

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

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

Nearside slight play steering rack end

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,947 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 102,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,157 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer condition. corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,157 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal cracking/damaged. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer condition. corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,930 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,330 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked/perished

tyre inflation liquid out of date

Fail 23 Jul 2019 91,330 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked/perished

tyre inflation liquid out of date

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,205 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 60,987 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 60,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VMD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

DY62 VMD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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