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WG62 ACU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,488 mi
Last recorded137,488 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 ACU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 137,488 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush rear bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both shocker top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,344 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 117,344 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 88,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2023 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2022 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,111 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,878 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 33,878 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades worn (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 17,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WG62 ACU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG62 ACU, 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 WG62 ACU registered?

WG62 ACU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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