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BF12 FVS

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,069 mi
Last recorded110,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,069 miles

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

Rear general under body corroded but not excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2025 110,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear general under body corroded but not excessive

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,805 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,873 miles

exhaust backbox split and slight leakage of gases

exhaust baffles broken and rattling

front brakes slight fluctation discs rusty

n/s rackend slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2023 97,873 miles

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

exhaust backbox split and slight leakage of gases

exhaust baffles broken and rattling

front brakes slight fluctation discs rusty

n/s rackend slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 89,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function seized solid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function seized solid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp not working

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover detached

Offside Front Upper strut mounting has some play

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover detached

Offside Reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 66,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 37,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,237 miles

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

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

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 FVS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

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

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