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BF12 FVB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FVB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,525 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 82,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 77,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,882 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 71,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,671 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers coroded

exhaust coroded

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,957 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust coroded

secondary bonnet release stiff

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,682 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREA 3MM

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,589 miles

n/s/f wiper deteriated

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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BF12 FVB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF12 FVB, 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 BF12 FVB registered?

BF12 FVB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BF12 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 FVB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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