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BJ12 FSG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FSG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 103,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded not blowing

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2026 103,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded not blowing

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 98,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,077 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 94,077 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 89,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,590 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 74,590 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 29 Jul 2019 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cutting off on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,044 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 FSG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

BJ12 FSG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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