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HN03 GSN

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,457 mi
Last recorded58,457 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 GSN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,457 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 58,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 53,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 44,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 44,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,698 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 38,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,924 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 31,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 26,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,724 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 11,968 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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HN03 GSN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 HN03 GSN, 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 HN03 GSN registered?

HN03 GSN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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