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GY62 VLW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,951 mi
Last recorded105,951 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 VLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,951 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front strut top mounts have play when front jacked up

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear shock covers insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in both front strut tops (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

lift in both front strut tops

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,600 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads getting low

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake pads getting low

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,116 miles

high level tread on o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Fail 11 Oct 2019 76,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

high level tread on o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,637 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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GY62 VLW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY62 VLW, 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 GY62 VLW registered?

GY62 VLW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 VLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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