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BN12 UPK

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 83,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,030 miles

both front shock absorber dust cover split and both shocks slight oil mist

park brake needs adjustment

Fail 11 Jan 2024 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure front passenger seat reclining mechanism missing and seat can not move to allow rear passenger exit vehicle in the event of emergency (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorber dust cover split and both shocks slight oil mist

engine oil ow toped up for now

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 67,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,714 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,082 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,164 miles

Front brake discs + pads worn advise replace aprox 3,000 miles

Pass 25 Mar 2016 28,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,894 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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 UPK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

BN12 UPK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BN12 UPK safe to buy?

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