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RV62 VUA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 VUA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 104,203 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,342 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 94,333 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet weak

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 77,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,150 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front brake discs deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 67,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front brake discs deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,578 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays

Fail 9 Oct 2019 58,578 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays

Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate cracked

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 50,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate cracked

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,104 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm + perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,235 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan

Fail 2 Oct 2015 26,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan

Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,044 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RV62 VUA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RV62 VUA, 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 RV62 VUA registered?

RV62 VUA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is RV62 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 VUA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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