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GL61 FWR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FWR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,065 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 76,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,115 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215.45.16 90V.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 34,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut in side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 17,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL61 FWR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GL61 FWR, 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 GL61 FWR registered?

GL61 FWR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is GL61 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 FWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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