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VU62 JBY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,887 mi
Last recorded117,887 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 JBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 117,887 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,764 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 111,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,111 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 107,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 94,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,023 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 43,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VU62 JBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU62 JBY, 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 VU62 JBY registered?

VU62 JBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is VU62 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 JBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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