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PJ62 VZW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,863 mi
Last recorded67,863 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 VZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 67,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.70 & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.83mm outer wear marker & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 67,854 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.70 & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.83mm outer wear marker & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim partly gouged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front some difficulty opening drivers door from inside

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 62,028 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim partly gouged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front some difficulty opening drivers door from inside

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 59,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim impact damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 59,248 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim impact damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp switch faulty (front fogs coming on with sidelamps)

Fail 9 Dec 2021 54,438 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil level not showing on dipstick prior to emissions test

headlamp switch faulty (front fogs coming on with sidelamps)

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 20,762 miles

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

Offside Rear worn to 3mm

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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PJ62 VZW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 PJ62 VZW, 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 PJ62 VZW registered?

PJ62 VZW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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