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FD62 MZU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,144 mi
Last recorded148,144 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 148,144 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 148,141 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,885 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s headlamp, rear damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,169 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 136,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,883 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 97,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 77,407 miles

ADVISE BOOT FULL AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front ADVISE NON-OBLIGATORY MIRROR INSECURE.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 77,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

ADVISE BOOT FULL AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front ADVISE NON-OBLIGATORY MIRROR INSECURE.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,904 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONTS (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS 185/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 45,893 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned BOTH FRONTS (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONTS (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONTS (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS 185/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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 MZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

FD62 MZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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The MOT history for FD62 MZU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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