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BN12 XUV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,548 mi
Last recorded109,548 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XUV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 109,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,548 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,342 miles

Front DISCS CORRODED

Front TYRES GETTING LOW

Offside Front OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 79,155 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,467 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 XUV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

BN12 XUV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BN12 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XUV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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