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GJ12 WLK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,998 mi
Last recorded76,998 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 WLK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ltd life (approx 4/5000 miles left?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded but appears structurally intact

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle sticking/stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play/lift (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Spare tyre defective nearly flat ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 76,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ltd life (approx 4/5000 miles left?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure temporary repair carried out (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded but appears structurally intact

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong/refitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle sticking/stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play/lift (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Spare tyre defective nearly flat ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 67,603 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,089 miles

Rear exhausts corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 51,089 miles

Rear exhausts corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,264 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,474 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 43,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 38,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 22,014 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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GJ12 WLK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ12 WLK, 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 GJ12 WLK registered?

GJ12 WLK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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