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GL12 JGO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,559 mi
Last recorded67,559 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 JGO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 67,559 miles

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

Slight play both front top mounts

Fail 23 Jul 2026 67,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction + glow plug light advise (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,509 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both 2mm rear 2.5 + 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 64,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both 2mm rear 2.5 + 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,818 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 60,818 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,412 miles

brake pedal occasionally creeping

tailgate handle in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,303 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 44,303 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))

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 20 Aug 2020 39,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 39,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,233 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 34,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

passengers front seat tilting mechanism faulty

Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,333 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear tyre cracked + perished

Offside Front door mirror damage

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear tyre cracked + perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,939 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 23 May 2015 12,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GL12 JGO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL12 JGO, 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 GL12 JGO registered?

GL12 JGO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is GL12 JGO safe to buy?

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