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BG62 VFA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,830 mi
Last recorded120,830 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,830 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 120,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2024 112,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,618 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 93,276 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear clamp/sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,467 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 75,460 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,087 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 71,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,817 miles

Rear Exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 65,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,754 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 61,754 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,007 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 56,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,240 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,240 miles

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

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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BG62 VFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG62 VFA, 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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BG62 VFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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