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RO62 TYW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,608 mi
Last recorded86,608 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 TYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 86,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,715 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,684 miles

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,408 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 61,408 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 29 May 2020 55,899 miles

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

Rear tyre treads perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 May 2020 55,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre treads perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2019 48,997 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 48,997 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,737 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 24,334 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 TYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

RO62 TYW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is RO62 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 TYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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