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MF62 XBX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,501 mi
Last recorded118,501 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,501 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 118,500 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Control missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,080 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

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

Offside Rear shocker dust cover missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,258 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,256 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 80,145 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2021 80,130 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,983 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2020 68,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,354 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 59,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,887 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 47,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 38,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,169 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,447 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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MF62 XBX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF62 XBX, 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 MF62 XBX registered?

MF62 XBX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is MF62 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 XBX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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