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BC55 BSC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC55 BSC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 127,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2024 115,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,414 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 104,368 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,580 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 3mm tread. Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. DOT code 4112. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. DOT code 4112. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,099 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,885 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 9 Dec 2015 33,358 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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BC55 BSC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BC55 BSC, 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 BC55 BSC registered?

BC55 BSC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is BC55 BSC safe to buy?

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