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BT12 LRA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,757 mi
Last recorded84,757 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 LRA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,153 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2024 83,153 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,483 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,480 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,115 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and scrubbing on edge

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and scrubbing on edge

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,324 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 71,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,165 miles

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

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 LRA 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 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 BT12 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

BT12 LRA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 LRA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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