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BN12 UOT

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UOT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 120,986 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 120,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,577 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,627 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 72,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 59,672 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 59,672 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fillter (7.2.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 59,672 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fillter (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 34,902 miles

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 UOT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN12 UOT, 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 BN12 UOT registered?

BN12 UOT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BN12 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UOT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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