MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front fog light insecure
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower NSF fog lamp loose and displaced in mounting, advise repair
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Lower n/s lower outer sill cosmetic damage
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded and fractured, not yet blowing
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed low tyre pressure and worn inner tyre wear 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower NSF fog lamp loose and displaced in mounting, advise repair
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Lower n/s lower outer sill cosmetic damage
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded and fractured, not yet blowing
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating
Air filter and cold air inlet pipe loose
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing acceptably
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower NSF fog lamp loose and displaced in mounting, advise repair
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded and fractured, not yet blowing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NSR brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front OSF centre washer jet misaligned, others providing sufficient fluid
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre uneven wear pattern consistent with having been run over-inflated (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OSR brake heavy bind, advise immediate investigation (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR tyre multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Air filter and cold air inlet pipe loose
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing acceptably
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower NSF fog lamp loose and displaced in mounting, advise repair
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded and fractured, not yet blowing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NSR brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front OSF centre washer jet misaligned, others providing sufficient fluid
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre uneven wear pattern consistent with having been run over-inflated (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OSR brake heavy bind, advise immediate investigation (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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GV12 GKA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 GV12 GKA, 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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GV12 GKA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.
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