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GN61 LHV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,747 mi
Last recorded152,747 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 LHV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 152,747 miles

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

Steering very tight

Pass 16 Jun 2025 141,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 141,282 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,856 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve fixing strap corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 127,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve fixing strap corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 119,304 miles

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

nsf foglamp lense broken, before compliance date

Fail 13 Jun 2023 119,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

nsf foglamp lense broken, before compliance date

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,714 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 109,708 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 96,347 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 96,347 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,213 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 86,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,294 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,045 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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GN61 LHV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN61 LHV, 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 GN61 LHV registered?

GN61 LHV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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