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S9 GVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,718 mi
Last recorded33,718 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 GVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 33,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,414 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,075 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,064 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,837 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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S9 GVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S9 GVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S9 GVW?

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What year was S9 GVW registered?

S9 GVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is S9 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 GVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S9 GVW have outstanding finance?

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