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SL62 UDY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,123 mi
Last recorded110,123 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 110,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,252 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hanger missing on rear of box box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 106,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hanger missing on rear of box box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 106,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,158 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded and separated from front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,805 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 88,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 80,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,057 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 70,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 19,787 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 UDY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

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

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