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WF12 GKE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,263 mi
Last recorded111,263 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 GKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,263 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 111,263 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,167 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,398 miles

Could not carry out emissions due to rev restriction

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight movement in nsf topmount

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Feb 2015 27,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Could not carry out emissions due to rev restriction

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight movement in nsf topmount

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WF12 GKE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF12 GKE, 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 WF12 GKE registered?

WF12 GKE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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