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FD62 OLG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,704 mi
Last recorded159,704 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 159,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,634 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 153,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack, signs of water ingress

Pass 30 Nov 2023 141,104 miles

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

Slight coolant leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Handbrake has excessive reserve travel.

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 4mm and wearing smooth on outer edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 140,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded.

Handbrake has excessive reserve travel.

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

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

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

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

Slight coolant leak.

n/s/r tyre 4mm and wearing smooth on outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,027 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Headlights clouded.

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 129,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroded.

Headlights clouded.

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,734 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions to clean to register

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 115,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

emissions to clean to register

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,784 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 102,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod knuckle has excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,979 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

Fail 12 Dec 2019 86,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,054 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,406 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,972 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 37,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,810 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 OLG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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