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EX62 CYY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,288 mi
Last recorded125,288 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 CYY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 125,288 miles

Rear outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 125,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,226 miles

Boot can only be opened from the inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 114,226 miles

Exhaust system insecure center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot can only be opened from the inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,174 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front sump corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 106,174 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot cannot be opened (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front sump corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,330 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 98,330 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,005 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 93,005 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,733 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 70,680 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,843 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,843 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,151 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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EX62 CYY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX62 CYY, 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 EX62 CYY registered?

EX62 CYY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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