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MA62 YVY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 83,985 miles

Exhaust center sleeve half corroded through

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,370 miles

Nearside Front COIL SPRING IS NOT LOCATED IN SHOCK BUT IS SECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 66,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 63,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2017 58,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2017 58,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 52,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,640 miles

wipers poor

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 YVY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YVY, 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

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What year was MA62 YVY registered?

MA62 YVY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is MA62 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 YVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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