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FY62 XUE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,552 mi
Last recorded132,552 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,552 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2024 132,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 126,793 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating rear discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 115,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,128 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,445 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 64,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XUE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY62 XUE, 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 XUE?

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What year was FY62 XUE registered?

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

Is FY62 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XUE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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