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MT62 YYU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,937 mi
Last recorded121,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 YYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 121,937 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Undertray damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2026 121,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Undertray damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f -o/s/f ,-n/s/r,- o/s/r (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 112,573 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f -o/s/f ,-n/s/r,- o/s/r (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2023 78,128 miles

a further service assessment of rear brakes needed by way drums removal , and adjusters backing off , to avoid unnecessary wear .

no locking wheel nut available .

seek service attention on rear brakes asap.

vehicle presented for retest , still evident near side rear brake bind , parking brake backed off in attempt to reduce bind , and allowing assessment of wheel bearing for roughness . only just meeting requirement to pass .

Fail 24 Nov 2023 78,104 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel binding

Fail 18 Nov 2023 77,819 miles

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

front brakes discs inner face showing corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 62,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked at joint,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 62,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked at joint,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise

Pass 21 Nov 2020 50,750 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,181 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,935 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,839 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 33,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,325 miles

damage to rear heat shield

handbrake slightly high

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 18,092 miles

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

Object removed from screen

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

Under trays fitted

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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MT62 YYU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT62 YYU, 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 MT62 YYU registered?

MT62 YYU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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