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GY61 GXW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,450 mi
Last recorded35,450 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 GXW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 35,450 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 35,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 34,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 33,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 32,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 31,433 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 30,833 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 29,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 27,587 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 21,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 20,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 17,857 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 17,857 miles

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

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

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

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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GY61 GXW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 GY61 GXW, 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 GY61 GXW registered?

GY61 GXW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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