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BD53 WBD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,041 mi
Last recorded60,041 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 58,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slightly wearing on the inside edge (o/s slightly more than n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake slightly lazy compared to n/s (made the performance required)

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

Pass 31 May 2023 56,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 56,734 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 55,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,011 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,747 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 48,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve corroded but still holding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 41,090 miles

Offside Front tyre worn(inner edge)

Fail 25 May 2018 41,085 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre worn(inner edge)

Pass 23 May 2017 34,954 miles

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Fail 23 May 2017 34,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 26 May 2016 28,477 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2015 21,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD53 WBD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 WBD, 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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BD53 WBD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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