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MO02 GSX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,056 mi
Last recorded113,056 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO02 GSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 113,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,772 miles

Coil spring corroded both [upper sections] front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 102,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both [upper sections] front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,694 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,225 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2021 76,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2021 76,421 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 66,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,274 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges and right on wear bands

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,615 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 28 May 2015 23,525 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 23,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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MO02 GSX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MO02 GSX, 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 MO02 GSX registered?

MO02 GSX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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