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BL12 BVZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BVZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,797 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 74,797 miles

Emissions not tested engine low on oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,639 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 54,638 miles

Electrical wiring insecure engine control unit hanging loose. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint securing nuts loose. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/split around inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,057 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,919 miles

slight cracking to rear tyre's within tread

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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BL12 BVZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL12 BVZ, 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 BL12 BVZ registered?

BL12 BVZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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