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SL12 GJY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,829 mi
Last recorded34,829 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 34,829 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 34,822 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 33,677 miles

fuel cap seal perished

leak at exhaust flexi pipe

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 33,672 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 31,623 miles

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

corrosion at power steering pipes

leak at exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 18 Aug 2023 29,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edge ...almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 29,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edge ...almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,242 miles

n/s/f tyre crackin at inner sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2020 23,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking at inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f tyre crackin at inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre 3mm and crackingat edges and inner sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2019 21,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,863 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,852 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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SL12 GJY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SL12 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

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

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