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VN62 DHP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 DHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,547 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 75,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 72,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 72,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 68,291 miles

Front Lower radiator bracket missing and insecure

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

Offside Front engine mounting secure - but 1 bolt missing

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slight side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

parking brake lever requires slight adjustment

Fail 22 May 2024 68,291 miles

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

Front Lower radiator bracket missing and insecure

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

Offside Front engine mounting secure - but 1 bolt missing

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slight side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

parking brake lever requires slight adjustment

Pass 23 May 2023 64,237 miles

Front Lower coolant radiator slight insecure

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

Pass 23 May 2022 60,631 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 60,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak has contaminated brakes (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil leak has contaminated brakes (1.1.13 (b))

Brake fluid becoming contaminated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/6015 84h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/6015 84h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive becoming excessive covered nearside pads and disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various body damage

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant radiator lower mountings missing and radiator loosely mounted.

nearside front service brake fluctuation.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded/pitted.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished.

offside rear lower light reflector damaged/incomplete.

Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant radiator lower mountings missing and radiator loosely mounted.

nearside front service brake fluctuation.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded/pitted.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished.

offside rear lower light reflector damaged/incomplete.

Pass 30 Apr 2020 43,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

accident damage front

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2020 43,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

accident damage front

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged/incomplete (4.8.1 (a) (i))

off and near side front outer brake pads are wearing thin.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off and near side front brake calliper areas show grease contamination.

off side rear lower reflector unit is incomplete.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,511 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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VN62 DHP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN62 DHP, 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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VN62 DHP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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