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SD62 OEU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,848 mi
Last recorded49,848 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 OEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 49,848 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 49,848 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 44,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 40,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,564 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight drack

Fail 11 Aug 2022 37,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp slight drack

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,479 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 34,479 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury h/light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,437 miles

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 25,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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SD62 OEU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD62 OEU, 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 SD62 OEU registered?

SD62 OEU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SD62 OEU safe to buy?

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