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BN12 UOR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,372 mi
Last recorded165,372 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UOR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 165,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,877 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 141,566 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 129,346 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 118,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,619 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,598 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,801 miles

handbrake travel high but still has reserve travel

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,248 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,719 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly deteriorated resulting in slight play in internal bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly deteriorated resulting in slight play in internal bushes

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,923 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,921 miles

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

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

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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BN12 UOR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 UOR, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 UOR?

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What year was BN12 UOR registered?

BN12 UOR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UOR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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