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BF18 UML

2018 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,999 mi
Last recorded73,999 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ibiza36,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 UML
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,999 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 62,580 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 62,580 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,001 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear light lence damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2023 47,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear light lence damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,365 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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BF18 UML is a 2018 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 36,547 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 BF18 UML, 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 8 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF18 UML registered?

BF18 UML is a 2018 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is BF18 UML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 UML shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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