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BF12 MMU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,176 mi
Last recorded81,176 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 81,176 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 81,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,869 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 66,864 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe weak & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged / held with clear tape

Offside Rear sidelight is dim , but still works

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has broken at the welded seam , but still remains inside the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal feels spongy , advise further inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2024 66,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.40.17 w worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe weak & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged / held with clear tape

Offside Rear sidelight is dim , but still works

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has broken at the welded seam , but still remains inside the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal feels spongy , advise further inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,498 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump oil level sensor leaking slightly not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 2 washer jets blocked out of 3

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,660 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 48,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 36,485 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damage

Fail 24 Apr 2018 27,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damage

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,390 miles

TYRES-i)Off side front 94% worn and outer tread cracked.ii)Near side front 94% worn,nail in tread;outer tread cracked.iii)Nails in both rear tyres and treads cracked.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 9,341 miles

Fronts and off side rear tyres excessively cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 2,702 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 MMU 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 70.6%.

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

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