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VO62 ZBU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,901 mi
Last recorded56,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ZBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 56,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 56,898 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak sump corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2025 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,087 miles

boot handle does not operate every time

exhaust flexi pipe is coming apart

Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 42,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 40,051 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,485 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,806 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 24,806 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,819 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,422 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 17,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VO62 ZBU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO62 ZBU, 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 VO62 ZBU registered?

VO62 ZBU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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