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VN62 RZE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 RZE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2026 92,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 88,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 84,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 81,771 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 May 2023 81,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear brake drum wet(possibly fluid)

Pass 19 May 2022 75,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 70,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 70,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the inner sidewall ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,671 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,619 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner from interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack,Headlamp pattern starting to blur,Service light flashing.

Little reserve travel

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,860 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,800 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 46,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,001 miles

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

nearside outersill damaged

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 RZE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZE, 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 VN62 RZE registered?

VN62 RZE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is VN62 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 RZE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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