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SL62 UBV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,374 mi
Last recorded107,374 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer skin on back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,731 miles

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,389 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,389 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 63,191 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 63,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 52,337 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 May 2019 52,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 38,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack between treads

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked between treads

Fail 1 May 2018 38,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack between treads

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 4 May 2017 33,544 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish and crack between treads

Fail 3 May 2017 33,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish and crack between treads

Pass 3 May 2016 27,480 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,813 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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SL62 UBV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL62 UBV, 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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SL62 UBV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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