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BK12 XWV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 91,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 91,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,273 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 84,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,629 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2021 58,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,939 miles

Handbrake travel near to excess

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 51,939 miles

Handbrake travel near to excess

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,328 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV hoider ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,508 miles

rust forming ex system

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,710 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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BK12 XWV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 BK12 XWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 XWV registered?

BK12 XWV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is BK12 XWV safe to buy?

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