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BL61 FNV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 75,032 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

emission is too clean to test

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FNV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNV, 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 BL61 FNV registered?

BL61 FNV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BL61 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 FNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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