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WJ62 LWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,940 mi
Last recorded103,940 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 LWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,940 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear stop lamp lens slightly crack

Fail 5 Oct 2023 103,940 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear stop lamp lens slightly crack

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 90,827 miles

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust has a big whole emission lamda out of measurable range (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,880 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 79,880 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,052 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,453 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,773 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 44,773 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,666 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 35,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,053 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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WJ62 LWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WJ62 LWU, 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 WJ62 LWU registered?

WJ62 LWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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