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GL12 ZPG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,675 mi
Last recorded113,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ZPG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,675 miles

All components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Both side (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 102,878 miles

Body Damage N/s + O/s Front

No Reverse Light

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 102,873 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged N/s + O/s Front Retaining Clips Missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid N/s Rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body Damage N/s + O/s Front

No Reverse Light

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

Fail 29 May 2024 102,682 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 93,600 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,444 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,884 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 58,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,210 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecurer

Rear both rear wheels slightly stiff in rotation while jacked up

Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,247 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 16,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 12,021 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 ZPG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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