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BK62 BZU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,004 mi
Last recorded101,004 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 BZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 101,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 98,540 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shocker shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 91,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shocker shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shocker shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn across tread and worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has cuts but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,026 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult to open door from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ball joint excessive wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult to open door from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 52,519 miles

Underbody trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,387 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 41,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,482 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BK62 BZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK62 BZU, 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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BK62 BZU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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