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SW62 DYD

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,943 mi
Last recorded91,943 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 DYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 91,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted / corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 15 Dec 2022 73,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted / corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 2 Dec 2022 73,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective washer split deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested * (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint exposed (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake disc slightly pitted / corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,821 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front, off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 66,815 miles

Headlamp insecure Near side front (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front, off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,713 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,121 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,884 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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SW62 DYD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc 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 SW62 DYD, 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 SW62 DYD registered?

SW62 DYD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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