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SH62 FFA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,563 mi
Last recorded107,563 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 FFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,330 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,752 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 82,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 82,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Clamp Broken Exhaust Insecure and Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,196 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,655 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 70,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,699 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,445 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH62 FFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH62 FFA, 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 SH62 FFA registered?

SH62 FFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is SH62 FFA safe to buy?

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