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GN12 ELJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,198 mi
Last recorded133,198 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 ELJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 133,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 125,728 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 112,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,611 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,868 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords EXCESSIVE DAMAGE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,130 miles

Front both tyres worn on 3mm

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

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Nearside Rear tyre worn on 3mm + inner wear

Offside Rear tyre worn on 3mm + cracked outer tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,477 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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GN12 ELJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 GN12 ELJ, 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 GN12 ELJ registered?

GN12 ELJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GN12 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 ELJ 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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