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SW62 XHK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,296 mi
Last recorded136,296 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 XHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,002 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,771 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,190 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,920 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 39,920 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XHK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW62 XHK registered?

SW62 XHK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SW62 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 XHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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