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SY62 UOV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,360 mi
Last recorded110,360 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 UOV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 110,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged something has been rubbing through the metal brake pipe before rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension top of spring not sitting correctly on top mount suspect cut or broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension top of spring not sitting correctly on top mount suspect cut or broken

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 110,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring not sitting correctly on top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern, bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged something has been rubbing through the metal brake pipe before rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension top of spring not sitting correctly on top mount suspect cut or broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension top of spring not sitting correctly on top mount suspect cut or broken

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,049 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 81,047 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,487 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 80,487 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 71,826 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 71,825 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,799 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 64,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,686 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 51,685 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Aug 2017 36,714 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 36,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front disc's slight rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,953 miles

Front Brake discs pitted - Inner faces

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,003 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 29,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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SY62 UOV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY62 UOV, 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 SY62 UOV registered?

SY62 UOV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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