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FT12 GZW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,222 mi
Last recorded161,222 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 GZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 161,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 156,328 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

chip to screen

Fail 28 Feb 2025 156,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

chip to screen

Pass 7 Feb 2024 154,246 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 154,240 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 152,179 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 152,179 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 151,470 miles

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 143,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 121,387 miles

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,849 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foam sponge bump stops perishing and split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FT12 GZW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT12 GZW, 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 FT12 GZW registered?

FT12 GZW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FT12 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 GZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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