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FD62 FWE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 FWE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,009 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear back bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 95,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 95,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight wearing to outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm badly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,385 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,120 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 64,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 43,252 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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FD62 FWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD62 FWE, 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 FD62 FWE registered?

FD62 FWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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