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BG12 UYV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,254 mi
Last recorded122,254 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 122,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 122,244 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,560 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,777 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,923 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,923 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,158 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 69,156 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,156 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,298 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 52,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 46,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 37,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,046 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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BG12 UYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG12 UYV, 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 BG12 UYV registered?

BG12 UYV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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