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FL62 CTO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,383 mi
Last recorded113,383 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 CTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 113,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 101,596 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 98,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 98,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy front pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 90,557 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy front pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,078 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,731 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 73,730 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 65,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,233 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 59,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,064 miles

damage to o/s/f wing, bonnet and o/s/f bumper around headlight, o/s/f bumper support adrift behind bumper

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 5 Sep 2018 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing adrift in headlight behind reflector (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlight broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective broken and insecure, adjusters broken out rear of broken headlight (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake travel up to stop (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

damage to o/s/f wing, bonnet and o/s/f bumper around headlight, o/s/f bumper support adrift behind bumper

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,714 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,714 miles

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

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

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 37,653 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm outer tread 1.6mm cracking around inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and nail and cracking around inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,354 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 27,354 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FL62 CTO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL62 CTO, 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 FL62 CTO registered?

FL62 CTO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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