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MA62 VDY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,722 mi
Last recorded85,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 VDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 85,722 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,914 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lambda minimum only just met (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 69,992 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested [due to offside rear brake bind] (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed [due to exhaust blow] (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [at front flexible pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 64,462 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 57,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,124 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 45,389 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots have minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 45,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots have minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are wearing unevenly nearside to offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,848 miles

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 Sep 2016 23,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,775 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 VDY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MA62 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

MA62 VDY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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