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WG62 AEK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,687 mi
Last recorded94,687 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,687 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2026 94,686 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,029 miles

near side front bottom arm rear bush worn

off side front bottom arm rear bush worn

off side rear tyre cracking within tread area

Fail 17 Feb 2025 90,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

near side front bottom arm rear bush worn

off side front bottom arm rear bush worn

off side rear tyre cracking within tread area

Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2024 83,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,674 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 77,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,727 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 69,727 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 49,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 26,566 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

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 AEK 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 60%.

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 WG62 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

WG62 AEK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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