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YC62 JFV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 JFV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded/slight leak centre

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

Offside Steering arm slight play

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,927 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 91,927 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,447 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,420 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 60,420 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,829 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 52,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 37,993 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,968 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JFV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC62 JFV, 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 YC62 JFV registered?

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

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