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FD62 OLB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,311 mi
Last recorded151,311 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 151,311 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 149,284 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 149,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 146,179 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 145,914 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 142,480 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 142,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT IS ON INDCATING A MALFUNTION (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 136,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,872 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,031 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2019 126,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2018 106,281 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,407 miles

brake pipes above under trays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,551 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 OLB 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 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

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

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