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AX12 GVU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,183 mi
Last recorded106,183 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 GVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,284 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,284 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,083 miles

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

Tracking

Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 38,862 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split and incomplete

Fail 24 May 2018 38,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split and incomplete

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,678 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AX12 GVU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AX12 GVU, 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 AX12 GVU registered?

AX12 GVU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is AX12 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 GVU 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.

Does AX12 GVU have outstanding finance?

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