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BG12 UZM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UZM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 118,298 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 X FRONT S& OSR =3=THREE, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,167 miles

PBT---------------AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,427 miles

PBT,,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 98,427 miles

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

PBT,,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

P3,,,,,,185/60/15 X 4,,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS PEELING/CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ---AXLE,,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,728 miles

185/60/15 X 4,,PLASTIC COVERS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS PEELING/CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSF =AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 62,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,321 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,357 miles

Front wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2017 38,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper marks on windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,833 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 30,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UZM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

BG12 UZM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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