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FH12 GCO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,368 mi
Last recorded80,368 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 GCO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,368 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 80,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 70,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 65,076 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2023 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2022 58,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 51,698 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 42,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,166 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 36,166 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 30,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 23,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,378 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 GCO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

FH12 GCO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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