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SP62 DCU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 DCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,435 miles

bonnet has surface rust

rear seat lower base is missing

Fail 18 Oct 2023 65,435 miles

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

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

bonnet has surface rust

rear seat lower base is missing

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,595 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 64,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,494 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 55,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,930 miles

battery tray moves but battery is still secure

Fail 14 Sep 2017 28,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

battery tray moves but battery is still secure

Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 18,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,065 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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SP62 DCU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP62 DCU, 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 SP62 DCU registered?

SP62 DCU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SP62 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 DCU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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