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GY12 HBC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,555 mi
Last recorded90,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 HBC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 90,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 84,120 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 84,119 miles

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

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

handbrake has travel

Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has travel

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,269 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 55,268 miles

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

Front 13 % imbalance. requires service

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 49,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes require service

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat back tilt not operating.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front outer wall some damage

Fail 28 Jan 2016 21,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front outer wall some damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,128 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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GY12 HBC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY12 HBC, 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 GY12 HBC registered?

GY12 HBC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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