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YC62 JDZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,912 mi
Last recorded98,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 JDZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 98,904 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,466 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour emits green light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour emits green light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front fog light switch not working as it should

Fail 23 Sep 2020 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative hid fitted with no head ;lamp washer (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative hid fitted with no head lamp washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour emits green light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour emits green light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front fog light switch not working as it should

Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,659 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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YC62 JDZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC62 JDZ, 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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YC62 JDZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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