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FY62 XTE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XTE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,514 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,854 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,235 miles

Rear brakes discs in poor condtion

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,706 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,498 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,889 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 44,887 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,899 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

child seats in the back obstructing full inspection of rear seat belts

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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FY62 XTE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY62 XTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY62 XTE?

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What year was FY62 XTE registered?

FY62 XTE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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