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GM61 BAD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM61 BAD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 83,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,241 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,264 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 71,254 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,843 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 57,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 48,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres cracking

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres cracking

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 42,940 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted in back

full chassic covers

Fail 17 Aug 2019 42,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre has cut to cords (215/45R16 86H) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted in back

full chassic covers

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES

Pass 19 Aug 2017 40,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,095 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,095 miles

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

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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GM61 BAD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM61 BAD, 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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GM61 BAD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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