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W18 GRE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,625 mi
Last recorded29,625 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 GRE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 29,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 26,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 23,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 19,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 17,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 15,284 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 12,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 7,547 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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W18 GRE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W18 GRE, 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 W18 GRE?

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What year was W18 GRE registered?

W18 GRE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is W18 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 GRE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W18 GRE have outstanding finance?

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