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FH12 GBZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 GBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 75,680 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 75,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,880 miles

Nearside Front RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 70,872 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI PIPE , EMISSIONS NOT TESTED. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre IN SIDE WALL OF TYRE. ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,078 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,128 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 59,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 40,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 33,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 33,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 26,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,970 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 GBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

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

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