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FL62 JVM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,089 mi
Last recorded133,089 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 JVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 128,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 128,464 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,047 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 122,791 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps misting

Front windscreen wipers smear

Nearside Rear lens unit damage

Fail 17 Feb 2022 117,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps misting

Front windscreen wipers smear

Nearside Rear lens unit damage

Pass 11 Feb 2021 110,456 miles

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

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

back box corroded

nsf tyre bald on inner and outer edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2021 110,456 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to high 13 clicks plus and bottoms out (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

back box corroded

nsf tyre bald on inner and outer edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 85,395 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 68,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 68,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,235 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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FL62 JVM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

FL62 JVM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is FL62 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 JVM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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