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BK12 XUC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,149 mi
Last recorded132,149 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XUC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 132,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box tatty

Fail 24 Jul 2024 131,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated caliper (1.1.6 (d))

back box tatty

Pass 19 Jul 2023 121,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,331 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,503 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 21 Feb 2020 83,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,276 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked and worn uneven

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2018 45,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked and worn uneven

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,834 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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BK12 XUC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BK12 XUC, 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 BK12 XUC registered?

BK12 XUC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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