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BV12 LHU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,651 mi
Last recorded125,651 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 125,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,369 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 97,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,509 miles

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,522 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,274 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,267 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,262 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 LHU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 BV12 LHU, 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 LHU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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