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MA62 WYY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 WYY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Wet at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut, 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Wet at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,490 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth recommend replacement, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2/3mm approx

tested in wet conditions

Fail 8 Sep 2022 103,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth recommend replacement, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2/3mm approx

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,728 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 84,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 71,024 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 59,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,705 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 47,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,898 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 WYY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

MA62 WYY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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