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GL12 JHH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,252 mi
Last recorded161,252 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 JHH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 161,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 161,252 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 145,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 145,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Is at maximum adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,940 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 125,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,850 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 93,786 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,865 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 81,865 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone A, less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and satnav ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 49,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and satnav ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,669 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,246 miles

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

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 JHH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JHH, 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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GL12 JHH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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