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YR62 KJA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 KJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 141,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres damaged on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper catching on body when in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper slightly adrift on offside rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels appear tight to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 141,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light bulb inoperable (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres damaged on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper catching on body when in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper slightly adrift on offside rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels appear tight to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 137,690 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 137,690 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 133,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,749 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 129,749 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 108,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 108,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,515 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,408 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 72,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 39,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays 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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YR62 KJA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR62 KJA, 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 YR62 KJA registered?

YR62 KJA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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