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GL61 FXB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,107 mi
Last recorded99,107 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 99,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald on inner edge, replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 85,620 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,660 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer box outer skin braking/ corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,042 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary latch slightly stiff.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 75,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn flat from inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Bonnet primary latch slightly stiff.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 68,035 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,804 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone / sat nav holder ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,730 miles

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

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

under trays covering inspect-able components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 33,041 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,957 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 FXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FXB, 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

How do I check the history of GL61 FXB?

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What year was GL61 FXB registered?

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

Is GL61 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 FXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL61 FXB have outstanding finance?

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