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YS62 EMV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,541 mi
Last recorded120,541 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 EMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 109,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 102,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 91,612 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 Cracks/cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 91,611 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust center sleeve/clamp corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Slight binding when rotated

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 Cracks/cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired parking brake lever not returning to stop ( disc showing signs of heat ) (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer 50% braking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 31 May 2019 65,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limit (3.5.1g)

engine management lights on

Fail 6 Dec 2017 56,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limit (3.5.1g)

engine management lights on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,054 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged note cracking to base (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm limit 1.6 mm on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged note cracking to base (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

note no D.M.S. print out due to low emissions

Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,019 miles

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

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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YS62 EMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS62 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS62 EMV registered?

YS62 EMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YS62 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 EMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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