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GU62 XHJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 81,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 73,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,947 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 58,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,313 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,410 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 XHJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU62 XHJ, 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

How do I check the history of GU62 XHJ?

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What year was GU62 XHJ registered?

GU62 XHJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is GU62 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XHJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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