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B3 ABP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,779 mi
Last recorded31,779 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ABP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 31,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 31,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 28,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 27,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,045 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,810 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 21,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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B3 ABP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B3 ABP, 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 B3 ABP?

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What year was B3 ABP registered?

B3 ABP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is B3 ABP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ABP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 ABP have outstanding finance?

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