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EX62 ZHM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,146 mi
Last recorded139,146 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 ZHM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,146 miles

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))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,369 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever slightly stiff

oil leaks

rear shock absorber covers insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 23 Oct 2023 137,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever slightly stiff

oil leaks

rear shock absorber covers insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,276 miles

engine glow plug sign flashing on the dashboard

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2022 130,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (inner) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat Tilt Handle missing

engine glow plug sign flashing on the dashboard

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,889 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 117,889 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer Skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,783 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 108,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 102,461 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 102,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,671 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,635 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 ZHM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX62 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

EX62 ZHM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is EX62 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 ZHM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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