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FN62 XLB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,605 mi
Last recorded91,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 XLB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 91,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,378 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 82,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect +bolt loose (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nearside rear light damaged.+exhaust back box outer skin corroded/weak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover insecure too bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,442 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,432 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,534 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 43,534 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Also flickers (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,390 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 26,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,281 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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FN62 XLB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN62 XLB, 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 FN62 XLB registered?

FN62 XLB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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