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SM12 GXG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GXG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,380 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,488 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,703 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 12,359 miles

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 22 May 2015 12,230 miles

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)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brakes sticking slightly

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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SM12 GXG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM12 GXG, 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 SM12 GXG registered?

SM12 GXG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SM12 GXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 GXG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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