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FT62 RCV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,788 mi
Last recorded95,788 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,460 miles

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

rear exhaust box 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,157 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front bonnet damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2021 79,005 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front bonnet damaged

hand brake lever traveling to high

Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,403 miles

Bonnet Damaged

Bumper cracked

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 72,272 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure light moves hence altering the aim (4.1.1 (c))

Bonnet Damaged

Bumper cracked

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,982 miles

Bonnet damaged offside front

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

Front bumper cracked on the offside

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel is grabbing slightly when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,055 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,586 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 2 Dec 2016 41,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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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FT62 RCV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FT62 RCV, 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 FT62 RCV registered?

FT62 RCV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is FT62 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 RCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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