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BL12 BWP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,041 mi
Last recorded93,041 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,041 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 90,046 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,814 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2022 81,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc excessively corroded pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four roads tyres getting low and badly worn on edges 215/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

rear ex silencer cover deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,952 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre twisted

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,153 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,457 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,457 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sleeve (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no reading on smoke test

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,154 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 57,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres slightly lumpy on inside edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,593 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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)

osf tyre inner sidewall cracked

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 BWP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BWP, 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 BWP registered?

BL12 BWP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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