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SB62 PVJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,251 mi
Last recorded81,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 PVJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 81,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,746 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 74,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 62,618 miles

oil and boot lights coming on

Fail 25 Jan 2024 62,616 miles

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

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

fog light coming on when turning lights on

oil and boot lights coming on

rear heat shield loose and resting on exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2023 50,290 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,398 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,368 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 38,821 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 32,718 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,356 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,176 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 20,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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SB62 PVJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB62 PVJ, 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 SB62 PVJ registered?

SB62 PVJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SB62 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 PVJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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