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RV62 XRX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,983 mi
Last recorded90,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 XRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,983 miles

All brake backplates rusty

Both front hub knuckles rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusty

Front subframe rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam rusty and bushes perished

Rear sections of chassis rusty

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 90,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All brake backplates rusty

Both front hub knuckles rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusty

Front subframe rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam rusty and bushes perished

Rear sections of chassis rusty

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Breaking away around centre of bush , close to limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Breaking away around centre of bush , close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Breaking away around centre of bush , close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle beam very corroded

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

Rear Suspension mounting areas corroded

Stone chip to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bonding breaking away , no play at time of test (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Drum brakes slighly noisy/squeaking indicating servicing required

Rear Suspension components and mounts corroded

Stone chip in windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,334 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes perished and separating

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system rusty in places

Minor cuts in both rear tyres

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,003 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 73,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,306 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre sleeve very rusty

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Underbody muddy and rusty in places

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,678 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 63,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,766 miles

All 4 wheels covered in mud (wheel balance)

Auxiliary belt perished

Both front, and nearside rear tyres perished and cut

Both rear coil springs rusty

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside driveshaft rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,794 miles

Both front tyres perished and minor cuts in

Covers and undertrays fitted through-out

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside rear tyre perished with minor cuts

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,372 miles

Complete underbody muddy

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,138 miles

large cuts close to cords on n/s/f

Fail 18 Aug 2016 31,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

large cuts close to cords on n/s/f

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,920 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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RV62 XRX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRX, 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 RV62 XRX registered?

RV62 XRX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 2012.

Is RV62 XRX safe to buy?

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