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BL61 FMV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,892 mi
Last recorded170,892 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 170,892 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 170,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 165,612 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 165,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel hose leaking under bonnet by coolant bottle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 157,719 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 157,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet, pipes on fuel filter, 3 pipes into a T union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 148,322 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 139,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,879 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 121,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 111,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2018 111,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,643 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,643 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,226 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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BL61 FMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc 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 BL61 FMV, 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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BL61 FMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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