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BF12 FVJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FVJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 96,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,022 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 84,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,076 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,073 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 42,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,992 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,426 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 FVJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

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

Is BF12 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 FVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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