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RJ62 BYY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,152 mi
Last recorded116,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 BYY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 116,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 85,154 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2023 75,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,577 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 58,577 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,391 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin coming off

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,251 miles

handbrake travel getting high

nearside front tyre scrubed off

Fail 10 Nov 2017 38,251 miles

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

nearside front tyre scrubed off

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,707 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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RJ62 BYY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ62 BYY, 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 RJ62 BYY registered?

RJ62 BYY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is RJ62 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ62 BYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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