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GU12 WKS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WKS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,629 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,934 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,733 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,225 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,872 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 33,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,303 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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GU12 WKS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU12 WKS, 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 GU12 WKS registered?

GU12 WKS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is GU12 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 WKS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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