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GU62 XGV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XGV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,878 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,200 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2024 123,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2024 122,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,345 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,586 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,110 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 43,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,617 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,374 miles

offside front tyre nail

Fail 20 Oct 2015 17,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre nail

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 XGV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XGV, 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 GU62 XGV registered?

GU62 XGV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is GU62 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XGV shows 15 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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