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OO54 GRF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO54 GRF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 70,665 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers upper dust covers deteriorated

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers upper casing deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2026 70,665 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers upper dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers upper casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,150 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,311 miles

Rear tyres have slight surface cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,720 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2023 52,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,896 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,733 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 46,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,327 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 44,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,987 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,128 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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OO54 GRF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OO54 GRF, 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 OO54 GRF registered?

OO54 GRF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is OO54 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO54 GRF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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