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RO62 TYP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,697 mi
Last recorded120,697 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 TYP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,697 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 111,489 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2024 106,427 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,111 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 101,111 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,316 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,946 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres only just legal

offside rear tyre wearing lumpy and uneven on inner edge

outer skin corroded on exhaust rear box

Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear lumpy and uneven on inner edge

outer skin rear exhaust box corroded

treads starting to wear low both front tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,822 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,887 miles

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

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

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 TYP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 RO62 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

RO62 TYP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is RO62 TYP safe to buy?

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