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BV12 LHB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,903 mi
Last recorded114,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 114,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 114,895 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Seized. (3.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 109,978 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Fail 12 Jun 2024 109,976 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Pass 18 May 2023 102,734 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 102,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 94,151 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,178 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,368 miles

front tyres replaced , wheel tracking has been adjusted , valve replaced on near side rear .

near side rear tyre low air pressure

Fail 27 Mar 2020 78,368 miles

front tyres replaced , wheel tracking has been adjusted , valve replaced on near side rear .

near side rear tyre low air pressure

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,853 miles

front dampers soft , showing a slight leak of oil from seals , at the time of inspection coil springs and top mountings are in a good service order . recommend damper replacement asap.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,234 miles

front brake pads worn low.

near side front tyre worn very low

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,196 miles

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

both rear tyres are feathering on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,461 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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BV12 LHB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV12 LHB, 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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BV12 LHB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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