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VU62 VDP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,280 miles

Adv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components.............

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Adv Both Rear Flexi Brake Hoses Getting Corroded And Poor Condition........ (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 65,239 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,711 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,432 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,381 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,381 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,428 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,057 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 5 Aug 2017 73,057 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,699 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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VU62 VDP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

VU62 VDP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is VU62 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 VDP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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