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BD62 TGU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,619 mi
Last recorded128,619 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,619 miles

Offside Front inner door handle slightly defective

Fail 26 Aug 2025 128,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front inner door handle slightly defective

Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 120,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 113,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,629 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,629 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,708 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 83,708 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,380 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,568 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 19 Jul 2017 60,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,792 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 TGU 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 68.8%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

BD62 TGU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is BD62 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 TGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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