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BN12 VHF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,973 mi
Last recorded55,973 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VHF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 55,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines/hoses throughout vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 52,839 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines/hoses throughout vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 43,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak from the flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 38,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,685 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,578 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 VHF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN12 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

BN12 VHF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BN12 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VHF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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