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GJ12 WPV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,904 mi
Last recorded136,904 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,904 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 136,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 108,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,721 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 99,718 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,553 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front lower radiator support panel missing

park brake lever travel evident

Fail 15 Jul 2021 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front lower radiator support panel missing

park brake lever travel evident

Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,176 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front wheel arch liner loose

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear tyre low tread/worn uneven on inner tread

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2016 34,930 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant warning light on

EML on

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

electrical wires and connectors all taped up

Fail 11 May 2016 34,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Near radiator fan (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed Near radiator fan (1.9.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Coolant warning light on

EML on

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,862 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 WPV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ12 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

GJ12 WPV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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