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BF12 FVH

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FVH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 122,065 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 122,065 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 120,495 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 120,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 108,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,160 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,865 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,098 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,480 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,483 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 17,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,578 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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BF12 FVH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF12 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

BF12 FVH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 FVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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