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SL12 GJF

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,531 mi
Last recorded76,531 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 GJF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 76,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,256 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,423 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 62,412 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,541 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,410 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 49,875 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,676 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 43,675 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp /sleeve bands broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor sound and bottle full (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and popping out off arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just starting to split rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,453 miles

fuel cap flap missing

n/s & o/s front tyre sidewall torn

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,243 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 26,243 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted scored and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,471 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 23,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre small cuts in tread /low on tread

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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SL12 GJF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL12 GJF, 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 SL12 GJF registered?

SL12 GJF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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