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GJ62 GYT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,127 mi
Last recorded113,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 GYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 113,127 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,137 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 107,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,268 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 85,268 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 77,910 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 70,242 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image to headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,254 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,639 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 54,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 37,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,902 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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GJ62 GYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ62 GYT, 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 GJ62 GYT registered?

GJ62 GYT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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