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OV62 WCU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,758 mi
Last recorded182,758 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 182,758 miles

Oil leak!

Passenger side front folding seat inoperative

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 177,129 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door hard to opened from inside vehicle

Offside Front Lower Sill damaged slightly

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 176,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers door hard to opened from inside vehicle

Offside Front Lower Sill damaged slightly

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 153,906 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively perish cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

drivers internal door handle is sticky to open,though opens and latches securely at time of test

exhaust corroded areas

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,895 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary belt perish cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

areas of exhaust corroded

drivers door internal handle becomes sticky to open,though opens and latches securely at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2021 135,818 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH,due to projected beam patterns incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary belt perish cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

areas of exhaust corroded

drivers door internal handle becomes sticky to open,though opens and latches securely at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

aeas of exhaust corroded,not excess

drivers door inner handle becoming sticky to open door,though opens door and latches securely at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2019 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Fail 26 Jan 2019 95,573 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 41,509 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,215 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Very slight play inner ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted - NOT allowing full inspection belt

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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OV62 WCU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV62 WCU, 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 OV62 WCU registered?

OV62 WCU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is OV62 WCU safe to buy?

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