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GL12 YHS

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,054 mi
Last recorded74,054 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YHS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 57,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 53,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,473 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,227 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,225 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,408 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to crack in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 37,407 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to crack in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,092 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 19,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,390 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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GL12 YHS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL12 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

GL12 YHS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is GL12 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 YHS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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