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BJ12 BAA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,577 mi
Last recorded114,577 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 106,388 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,889 miles

Rear both tyres have cracking in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2021 102,886 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres have cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,617 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 100,617 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,199 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind at brakes

Offside Rear slight bind at brake

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,341 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,282 miles

cracking in tread o/s/r tyre

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 BAA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ12 BAA, 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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BJ12 BAA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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