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GU12 XPB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,574 mi
Last recorded100,574 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XPB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 96,797 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop worn

Pass 2 May 2024 89,707 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Front exhaust flex slight leak

Fail 1 May 2024 89,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edge

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

Front exhaust flex slight leak

Pass 2 May 2023 84,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 83,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 77,845 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 77,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached from centre collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,624 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 36,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,045 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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GU12 XPB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

GU12 XPB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GU12 XPB safe to buy?

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