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BJ12 AZU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 99,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,247 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,259 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,006 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 79,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,650 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 72,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,821 miles

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

underguards fitted to both sides

Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

underguards fitted to both sides

Pass 19 May 2017 51,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and n/s, inner and outer edges, (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,739 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 33,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,343 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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BJ12 AZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ12 AZU, 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 BJ12 AZU registered?

BJ12 AZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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