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FL62 JVN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,102 mi
Last recorded158,102 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 158,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 152,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 152,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 135,650 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 135,650 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 120,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 108,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 95,535 miles

Central Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective Sensor broken, wiring insecure (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,284 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2018 69,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,328 miles

eml light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,937 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 JVN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

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

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