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BJ12 HLZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 112,582 miles

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

n/s/f wing / sill damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2025 105,161 miles

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

n/s/f wing / sill damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f wing damage

Fail 2 Jan 2024 96,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f wing damage

Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,764 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 80,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 59,950 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,401 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,401 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,940 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HLZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

BJ12 HLZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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