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GU12 WLA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WLA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 112,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 103,228 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 103,228 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 92,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,254 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 78,777 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 69,183 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 69,183 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel on park lever (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,407 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 62,407 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected both side (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 55,894 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 55,894 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,840 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre inner side wall

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,931 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 45,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,902 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 WLA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GU12 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

GU12 WLA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is GU12 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 WLA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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