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SL62 UDV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,367 mi
Last recorded84,367 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 84,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,120 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2024 82,120 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,773 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 77,747 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,553 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes separating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded but gas tight (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 63,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes separating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded but gas tight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,186 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 25,182 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,141 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 UDV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 UDV, 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 SL62 UDV registered?

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

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