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WG62 FWH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,377 mi
Last recorded141,377 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 141,377 miles

Emissions not tested Due to heavy oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both inner racks (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

DPF warning lamp illuminated/ diesel warning lamp flashing

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing the inner edge

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,374 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsr tyre deteriorated/out of shape

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2018 87,364 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsr tyre deteriorated/out of shape

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,103 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,854 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,854 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 40,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FWH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

WG62 FWH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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