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VK62 WYD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,580 mi
Last recorded136,580 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 WYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 136,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 133,003 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2024 133,003 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,348 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 128,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2022 120,792 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 120,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small split outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2021 111,147 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small split outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,178 miles

Offside Front tyre 3 mm badly worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2019 94,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3 mm badly worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 77,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,654 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 61,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,289 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,411 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,410 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (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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VK62 WYD 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 VK62 WYD, 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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VK62 WYD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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