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BK12 XUH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,903 mi
Last recorded200,903 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XUH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 200,903 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 19 Jan 2024 188,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 167,462 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 167,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,941 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 154,842 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,747 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer silencer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 124,746 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer silencer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 104,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 104,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,563 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 81,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,164 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 XUH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

BK12 XUH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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