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SJ62 XBX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 108,017 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyress (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 108,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyress (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,791 miles

Front flexi joint worn, mesh cover adrift, no leaks and is secure

outer skin on exhaust corroded and holed, no leak

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 84,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 79,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 74,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,407 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 66,400 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,316 miles

service symbol displayed

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,055 miles

Front both tyres bald on edges of tread

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

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

service warning displayed

Fail 19 Jan 2018 44,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both tyres bald on edges of tread

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

service warning displayed

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,602 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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SJ62 XBX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc 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 SJ62 XBX, 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 SJ62 XBX registered?

SJ62 XBX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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