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BN62 BLF

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 BLF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,052 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 13 Jul 2026 88,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,388 miles

All Four coil springs have surface rust

both handbrake cables rusted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction post cat lambda wiring damaged (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2020 71,782 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,188 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,744 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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BN62 BLF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN62 BLF, 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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BN62 BLF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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