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ST62 XRA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XRA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 87,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread requires monitoring (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 87,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread requires monitoring (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,017 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc worn (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc worn (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split & cracked to excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split & cracked to excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc worn (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc worn (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,598 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 68,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,311 miles

advise rear exhaust outer cover corroded & insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2021 62,306 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear exhaust outer cover corroded & insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall + Treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall + Treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,342 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 19,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 17,748 miles

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

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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ST62 XRA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST62 XRA, 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 ST62 XRA registered?

ST62 XRA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is ST62 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XRA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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