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GL12 JGU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,221 mi
Last recorded71,221 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 JGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 71,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,460 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 70,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,944 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 69,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 69,488 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,563 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 68,547 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 67,077 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 67,051 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 64,632 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 64,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 63,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,300 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 28,848 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 JGU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 JGU registered?

GL12 JGU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is GL12 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 JGU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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