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GJ62 HFG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,726 mi
Last recorded92,726 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 HFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,726 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 92,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level low

Pass 29 Aug 2024 87,064 miles

Centre exhaust joint insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2024 87,064 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust joint insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,509 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 57,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 42,470 miles

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 20 May 2019 42,470 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 12 May 2018 24,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 21,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,369 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,861 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 14,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 HFG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 GJ62 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

GJ62 HFG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 HFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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