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GU62 VDK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,084 mi
Last recorded103,084 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VDK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,951 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 98,947 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,112 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension compoments corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,571 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,906 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 68,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 68,813 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (flat blades) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,742 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,742 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 May 2019 58,671 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,033 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has 2 nails in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 49,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has 2 nails in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,869 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,670 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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GU62 VDK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 GU62 VDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU62 VDK registered?

GU62 VDK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is GU62 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 VDK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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