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GF12 SVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,104 mi
Last recorded193,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 SVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 193,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear SEAT BACK LOOSE

Pass 15 Aug 2020 181,318 miles

stickers in windscreen swept area

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 181,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

stickers in windscreen swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2019 173,371 miles

n/s/f ower suspension arm rear bush split/deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers adrift

wear/movement in n/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2019 173,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f ower suspension arm rear bush split/deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers adrift

wear/movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,713 miles

Front slight damage to front number plate

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 11 Jul 2018 163,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight damage to front number plate

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 1 Aug 2017 150,418 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 150,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 136,679 miles

Engine cover andundertrays fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 136,679 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover andundertrays fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,128 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 122,114 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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GF12 SVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GF12 SVW, 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 GF12 SVW registered?

GF12 SVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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