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GJ12 XVA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XVA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 129,460 miles

Front Front grill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,805 miles

Offside Front headlight lense has a cracked but not likely to come off

Pass 27 Jan 2024 127,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 122,414 miles

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 3 Feb 2023 122,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 115,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. 185/60r15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,634 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,206 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,389 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 83,703 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s rear tyre and tread cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nail in n/s rear tyre and tread cracking

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 XVA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ12 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

GJ12 XVA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is GJ12 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 XVA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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