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BN12 UPE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,386 mi
Last recorded52,386 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UPE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 45,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,808 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,584 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge distorted

both rear tyre tread inner edges distorted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,797 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 24,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,800 miles

both front tyres have slight cuts in side wall

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,095 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 UPE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UPE, 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 BN12 UPE registered?

BN12 UPE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BN12 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UPE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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