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BJ12 XCW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,146 mi
Last recorded94,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 94,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,347 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 87,346 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 87,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 75,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 67,545 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive hand brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 67,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive hand brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,566 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 59,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,639 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 57,639 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 47,185 miles

Offside Front shock dust cover split

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 47,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock dust cover split

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 40,758 miles

Offside Rear reverse light inop ,,, but this may be the norm

Fail 2 May 2018 40,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern ,,,,, bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low beam set lights for mot (1.8)

Offside Rear reverse light inop ,,, but this may be the norm

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 20,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,351 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 XCW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

BJ12 XCW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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