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GJ62 OCS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,527 mi
Last recorded86,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 OCS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,967 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 72,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,944 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,943 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 60,109 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 54,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,968 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 45,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has become slightly out of shape/wearing unevenly in the tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small nick to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,468 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,090 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 OCS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ62 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

GJ62 OCS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 OCS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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