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SL62 UEJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,159 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged/deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2024 84,144 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section worn/major leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer excessively corroded/major leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged/deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2023 66,503 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from split at rear silencer to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield at rear silencer loose and rattling

Fail 13 Jan 2023 66,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from split at rear silencer to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 47,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn close to legal limit and have little or no visible tread on edges of tread area(s)ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (the braking system may need adjustment/repair)

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 11 Jan 2022 47,145 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front/centre joint(s) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn close to legal limit and have little or no visible tread on edges of tread area(s)ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (the braking system may need adjustment/repair)

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 30,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear slight damage to lower bumper

Rear brake squeal when brake applied

Fail 8 Jan 2020 30,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear slight damage to lower bumper

Rear brake squeal when brake applied

Pass 11 Dec 2018 21,804 miles

Floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2018 21,702 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,283 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 UEJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

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

Is SL62 UEJ safe to buy?

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