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SB61 GKF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,400 mi
Last recorded126,400 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 GKF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 126,400 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 126,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

tpms on

Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,154 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 105,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,729 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 72,562 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,295 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,499 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner tread edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,270 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 41,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,817 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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SB61 GKF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB61 GKF, 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 SB61 GKF registered?

SB61 GKF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is SB61 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 GKF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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