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BD62 HYJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,492 mi
Last recorded127,492 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 127,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box corroded holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust centre joint detached and exhaust insecure resting on crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,395 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 122,390 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,242 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 113,242 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 99,524 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 99,524 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,831 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,831 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,415 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,015 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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BD62 HYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD62 HYJ, 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 BD62 HYJ registered?

BD62 HYJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is BD62 HYJ safe to buy?

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