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FH12 GCF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,957 mi
Last recorded81,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 81,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,792 miles

Both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops broken

Fail 10 Jun 2025 81,792 miles

Both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops broken

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,227 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 72,934 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,934 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 68,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 61,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,978 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,403 miles

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,374 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,841 miles

front bumper damaged n/s

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GCF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FH12 GCF, 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

How do I check the history of FH12 GCF?

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What year was FH12 GCF registered?

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

Is FH12 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 GCF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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