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FH12 GBY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,358 mi
Last recorded130,358 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 GBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is perishing and starting to split

Fail 9 Jun 2026 130,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is perishing and starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

the fuel cap seal is perishing and starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2024 107,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 107,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 98,687 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Fail 24 May 2023 98,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush un-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Pass 30 May 2022 91,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2 mm on centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,299 miles

Bonnet pull handle detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 84,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet pull handle detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,745 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 66,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,168 miles

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 GBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver 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 GBY, 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 FH12 GBY registered?

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

Is FH12 GBY safe to buy?

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