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FD62 OGM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 OGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 106,345 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a LOT of play ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside VERY SOFT (5.3.2 (d))

LONG AND SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

long park brake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,530 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TO BALD ON THE SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near and Offside HEAVY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 101,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TO BALD ON THE SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near and Offside HEAVY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 96,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY, LOW TO BALD on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MANY DEEP cuts around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN, LOTS OF PLAY ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 96,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding when parking brake worked and released (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near 80kgf and Offside 80kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY, LOW TO BALD on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MANY DEEP cuts around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN, LOTS OF PLAY ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEAR AND OFFSIDE ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 90,795 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEAR AND OFFSIDE ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 84,281 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near 60 and Offside 50 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack(s) across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has a long travel

Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside crack and chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 75,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside crack and chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,133 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,035 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,880 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 OGM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OGM, 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 OGM registered?

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

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