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MA62 FET

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,004 mi
Last recorded77,004 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 FET
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 77,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak in flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lowr arm bush deformed but not likely for come lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lowr arm bush deformed but not likely for come lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 70,983 miles

Front both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 May 2024 70,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

parking brake min limit only just met adjust/repair advised

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 63,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 59,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 34,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,565 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,117 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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MA62 FET is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA62 FET, 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 MA62 FET registered?

MA62 FET is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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