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LX62 VUK

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,558 mi
Last recorded108,558 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 VUK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,558 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control tie rod / drum stick worn / movement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consul bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control tie rod / drum stick worn / movement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine sump pan corroded.

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 108,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread area splitting / worn on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread area splitting / driven while under inflated / worn on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control tie rod / drum stick worn / movement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consul bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control tie rod / drum stick worn / movement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine sump pan corroded.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Added air. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 108,076 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked / starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension wishbone consul bush perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track control inner tie rod ball/cup slight wear. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track control inner tie rod ball/cup slight wear. Drum stick. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished / cracking tread area. Wearing smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track control inner tie rod ball/cup slight wear. Drum stick. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished / cracking tread area. Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 108,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension wishbone consul bush delaminated from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked / starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension wishbone consul bush perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track control inner tie rod ball/cup slight wear. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track control inner tie rod ball/cup slight wear. Drum stick. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished / cracking tread area. Wearing smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track control inner tie rod ball/cup slight wear. Drum stick. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished / cracking tread area. Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,296 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area slight perishing / cracking. Starting to wear on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear / movement steering rack track control drum stick ball. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area slight perishing / cracking. Starting to wear on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 107,296 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Lever travel long. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bump stop split. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area slight perishing / cracking. Starting to wear on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear / movement steering rack track control drum stick ball. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area slight perishing / cracking. Starting to wear on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / splitting. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 99,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,240 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2021 93,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 66,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,150 miles

Front wipers smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,883 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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LX62 VUK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX62 VUK, 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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LX62 VUK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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