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BJ62 YVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,775 mi
Last recorded108,775 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,775 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 105,340 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,324 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 92,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,104 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 64,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,894 miles

near side rear tyre cracking from age

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,700 miles

near side rear tyre going out of shape

slight run out on front brake discs

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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BJ62 YVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ62 YVW, 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 BJ62 YVW registered?

BJ62 YVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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