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RO62 TYF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,934 mi
Last recorded143,934 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 TYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 143,934 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 215/45/16 AVON !!!

Fail 24 Sep 2025 143,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 215/45/16 AVON !!!

Pass 3 Oct 2024 137,480 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes de-bonding

both rear tyres heavily split cracked and perished 215/45/16 avon

Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,679 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,540 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

o\s front tyre slight perishing inbetween tread

rear exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,463 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system weak and corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s [on full lock] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear tyres feathered and worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,667 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides tyres worn uneven (feathered inner edges)

chip in windscreen outside 'a' zone

exhaust system corroded

underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 87,774 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2016 74,947 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,368 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RO62 TYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO62 TYF, 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 RO62 TYF registered?

RO62 TYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is RO62 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 TYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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