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FH12 GBU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 GBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,797 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 99,797 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,368 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 94,640 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 89,711 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 84,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,682 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,690 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,034 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 35,034 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,424 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 29,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged due too puncture (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2015 28,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracked

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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FH12 GBU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FH12 GBU, 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 FH12 GBU registered?

FH12 GBU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FH12 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 GBU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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