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SB62 PVL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,019 mi
Last recorded91,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 PVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 91,016 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,045 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,045 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,700 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 64,700 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,404 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 58,404 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline passed bald inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline passed bald inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,553 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 37,553 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,794 miles

Nearside front door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2015 23,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

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 PVL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

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

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