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BT12 GHY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,238 mi
Last recorded79,238 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 GHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre screw in tread

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 79,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre screw in tread

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,996 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat Unable To Tilt Forward

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel Arch Liner Missing From Offside Rear

Fail 9 Mar 2019 66,918 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Come Off And Also Slight Play In Tie Rod Inner Joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Lifting Away From Floor On Rear Fixing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat Unable To Tilt Forward

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stiff To Move Drivers Seat Back And Forth On Seat Adjustment Runners

Wheel Arch Liner Missing From Offside Rear

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner wheel arch missing, fuel system exposed

Fail 3 Jan 2018 54,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner wheel arch missing, fuel system exposed

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,786 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,786 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,854 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,802 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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BT12 GHY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BT12 GHY, 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 BT12 GHY registered?

BT12 GHY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is BT12 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 GHY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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