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GV12 YXZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,740 mi
Last recorded112,740 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 YXZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,740 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 112,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,369 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 102,361 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 102,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,975 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 92,975 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,401 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 81,401 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,826 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 70,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,323 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,611 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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GV12 YXZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

GV12 YXZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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