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AJ61 BVU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 70,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge(215/45R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 66,261 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,679 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,385 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres outer side walls perished and cut to n/s/r outer side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,077 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 50,076 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 47,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 40,862 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 35,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut to outer side wall

Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,247 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Reflector Cracked But Still Operates Correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,639 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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AJ61 BVU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ61 BVU, 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 AJ61 BVU?

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What year was AJ61 BVU registered?

AJ61 BVU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is AJ61 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 BVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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