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BN62 XAT

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 118,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 108,623 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 97,018 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,950 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,226 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 84,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,220 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,023 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged fornt driver (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

OUTER WALL CUT N/S FORNT

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 78,023 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged fornt driver (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

OUTER WALL CUT N/S FORNT

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,451 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

rear slight wheel grab when rotated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 71,451 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

engine cover undertrays fitted

rear slight wheel grab when rotated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,938 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,801 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 XAT 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 66.7%.

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 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 XAT, 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 BN62 XAT registered?

BN62 XAT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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