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GV12 WNY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,006 mi
Last recorded124,006 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 WNY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 124,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,017 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner rack ()

Fail 10 Apr 2024 120,981 miles

Power steering malfunctioning steering hard when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner rack ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 118,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 21 Sep 2022 115,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 115,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,286 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,286 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 89,948 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,795 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,054 miles

EML ON

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside inner steering arm joint (slight play) .

under trays fitted .

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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GV12 WNY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV12 WNY, 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 GV12 WNY registered?

GV12 WNY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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